by Emily Burke, PhD | Oct 25, 2018 | Infectious Disease
Influenza: So S’not Funny Happy Flu Season! A throbbing headache, fever, chills—if you’ve ever enjoyed a few days off courtesy of influenza, you’ve got good reason to embrace the simple flu shot. Every year, millions of us roll up our sleeves and take our medicine.... 
by Emily Burke, PhD | Jul 19, 2018 | Infectious Disease
Old Way Of Fighting Bacteria Renewed One of the greatest public health challenges of the 21st century is antibiotic resistance, which occurs when a few bacteria in a given population develop a genetic mutation that enables them to survive — even in the presence of... 
by Emily Burke, PhD | May 3, 2018 | Infectious Disease
Ticked Off: The Science Behind Lyme Disease Alleluia! Spring! It means the promise of more time in the fresh air – gardening, camping, or just enjoying the sunshine. Unfortunately, time outdoors increases the risk of contracting Lyme disease. As you may know,... 
by Emily Burke, PhD | Sep 8, 2016 | Infectious Disease
The Latest On The Rise Of Zika The spread of the Zika virus is raising alarm bells in the United States, and Congress has yet to pass any legislation to combat the fight. Zika infections reported in Miami confirm the virus’ stateside arrival, pushing residents to take... 
by Emily Burke, PhD | Jul 21, 2016 | Infectious Disease
THE STATE OF ANTIBACTERIALS One of the greatest public health challenges of the 21st century is antibiotic resistance, which occurs when a few bacteria in a given population develop a genetic mutation that enables them to survive—even in the presence of antibiotics.... 
by Emily Burke, PhD | Mar 3, 2016 | Infectious Disease
Latest Mosquito-Borne Disease Outbreak The buzz around the Zika virus isn’t going to die down anytime soon. The global health threat is dominating the news while the Brazilian outbreak threatens to spread to the rest of the Americas. As the ramifications of the... 
