NETEC News & Blog
Plague Symptoms, Treatment, and Infection Prevention
While no longer the harbinger of death that it was in the Middle Ages, plague still exists and health care professionals should know how to identify and treat it.
Situation Report: Marburg Outbreak in Ghana
On July 17, 2022, Ghana reported an outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD). Learn more about the outbreak, transmission, and infection prevention.
PRESS RELEASE: NETEC & Partners Support National Response to Mpox Outbreak as U.S. Declares Public Health Emergency
As the Biden administration declared the mpox outbreak a public health emergency on Thursday, the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC) and partners in the Regional Emerging Special Pathogens Treatment Centers (RESPTCs) continue to mobilize their network of highly trained special pathogens programs in support of increased preventative measures, national and international coordination, and the rapid and effective treatment of mpox.
U.S. Declares Mpox a Public Health Emergency
On August 4, 2022, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared mpox a public health emergency. Find a compilation of NETEC resources for health care professionals.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Precautions for Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
Guidance on personal protective equipment (PPE) and precautions necessary to use when managing a patient suspected or confirmed to be infected with a viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF).
How to Collect an Mpox Specimen for Diagnostic Testing
Successful diagnostic testing for mpox depends on correct specimen collection techniques and good laboratory practices.
Remembering Madison Gray, JD, NETEC Colleague & the Director of UNMC’s Sponsored Programs Administration
Madison Gray, who supported NETEC's creation and advancement from the earliest days of the consortium's founding, passed away on July 12, 2022.
Situation Report on Mpox: Infections Surpass 11000
Dr. Syra Madad, NETEC expert and infectious disease epidemiologist at NYC Health + Hospitals shares 3 things you need to know about the ongoing mpox outbreak on July 15, 2022.
Situation Report on Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever: Elevated Risk During Upcoming Religious Gathering
As Muslims worldwide prepare to celebrate Eid-al Adha in July, there is an increased risk of animal-to-human transmission of CCHF.
A Clinicians Reference Guide to Lassa Virus
NETEC experts provide a clinical perspective on Lassa virus in the latest episode of Transmission Interrupted. Here are 10 takeaways from the podcast.