NETEC News & Blog
Situation Report: Measles Spreads to 17 States in the U.S.
The CDC has confirmed 58 measles cases in 17 jurisdictions since January 2024. Here's what health care personnel need to know about the outbreaks.
Understanding Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome: Risks, Symptoms, and Prevention
Here's what health care providers need to know about the risks, symptoms, and prevention of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) after a case was reported in New Mexico last month.
NETEC Annual Report 2023: Advancing Special Pathogen Preparedness and Collaboration
NETEC has released its FY23 Annual Report, which encapsulates NETEC’s unwavering commitment to enhancing special pathogen preparedness, fostering international collaboration, and supporting safe and equitable patient care delivery.
EMS Procedural Guidelines for Special Pathogens
NETEC has developed a new set of model procedural guidelines that can assist EMS agencies in the development of SOPs for the transport and management of patients suspected or confirmed to have a high-consequence infectious disease.
Situation Report: Mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Dr. Syra Madad, a NETEC expert and infectious disease epidemiologist at NYC Health + Hospitals, shares three things you should know about the ongoing outbreak of Mpox clade I in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
PRESS RELEASE: NETEC provides free, ongoing technical support and assistance to health care facilities in response to the outbreak of Mpox disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo
In response to the outbreak of Mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC) offers support for U.S. health care agencies that may encounter a case of Mpox virus infection.
New Anthrax Vaccine Added to Arsenal of Defense Against Bioterrorism
A new anthrax vaccine was approved this summer. Here's what health care personnel should know about effectively managing and responding to cases of anthrax.
Situation Report: Latest Cases of H5N1
Two cases of H5N1 were reported in Cambodia last week. Here's what you need to know about the cases, transmission, and clinical care guidance.
What You Need to Know About Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF)
What to know about Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, including transmission, symptoms, testing, and clinical care for patients.
Pathogens in Literature: Fictional Plotlines and Real-World Concerns
Dr. Caitlin Rivers joins Transmission Interrupted hosts Lauren Sauer and Rachel Lookadoo on the podcast to discuss the use of pathogens in literature to both entertain and educate.