NETEC News & Blog
Situation Report: Nipah Virus Outbreak in India
Six cases of Nipah virus infection were reported in India in September. Here's what you need to know about transmission and clinical care guidance.
Nipah Virus: What Frontline Health Care Workers Need to Know
What to know about Nipah virus, including transmission, symptoms, testing, and clinical care for patients.
Situation Report: Global Outbreaks of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever
Dr. Corri Levine, a NETEC expert and virologist at the University of Texas Medical Branch shares three things you should know about the global outbreaks of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever.
Situation Report: Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in Saudi Arabia
What health care personnel need to know about MERS transmission, symptoms, and prevention.
PRESS RELEASE: Rumors of Ebola outbreak at Burning Man are false; NETEC encourages health care agencies to combat misinformation, continue to practice infection prevention and control best practices
Experts from the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC) advise that rumors circulating on social media of an Ebola outbreak at the Burning Man Music Festival in Black Rock City, Nevada are false. NETEC encourages health care agencies to rely upon verified public health information source and to continue to implement infection prevention and control best practices within their facilities, as usual.
Situation Report: Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
Update on the current status of mosquito-borne illnesses, focusing on key information relevant to health care personnel.
How to Prepare for Special Pathogens Using the Hospital Incident Command System
Learn how the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) can enhance your facility's readiness for special pathogens events.
NETEC-Japanese Partnership a Model for International Collaboration on Special Pathogen Preparedness and Response
A NETEC initiative to partner with global high-level isolation units took another step toward advancing U.S. and global special pathogens preparedness when delegates from NETEC traveled to Japan.
Situation Report: Malaria in the United States
What health care providers need to know about reports of malaria in Florida and Texas, including risks in the U.S., diagnosis, and treatment.
Travel-Related Infectious Diseases: A Guide for Health Care Professionals
From minor issues like traveler's diarrhea to serious high-consequence infectious diseases, health care professionals must be prepared to address travel-related health concerns and provide guidance to patients on how to prevent illness. Here are some essential reminders for patient care.