Global Health News

02.14.2020
Antibiotic resistance in Tanzania is an environmental problem
(Washington State University) WSU study finds that environmental transmission rather than antibiotic use explains the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in people, domestic animals and wildlife.
AAAS Bioportfolio

02.14.2020
New app rollout easing fight against rabies in Mara Region
Scientists working in Tanzania have developed new internet application that can determine if dog was vaccinated for the rabies virus.
The Guardian

02.14.2020
Facial recognition: The next step in fight against rabies
The research team, based out of Washington State University’s Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health, is working with PiP My Pet, a company that developed a mobile application that uses facial recognition to reunite lost pets with their owners.
Vet Candy

02.12.2020
Can a Database of Animal Viruses Help Predict the Next Pandemic?
A scientist spent years building a tool to identify coronaviruses that can jump species. Then this winter's virus emerged—and put his system to the test.
WIRED

02.11.2020
Facial recognition: The next step in fight against rabies
Researchers in Tanzania can now determine if a dog was vaccinated for the rabies virus with a cellphone camera image. The research team, based out of Washington State University’s Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health, is working with PiP My Pet, a company that developed a mobile application that uses facial recognition to reunite lost pets with their owners.
WSU Insider

02.04.2020
Are we ready to combat deadly virus if it comes home? Maybe not
Dr Osoro stressed the importance of educating the public on what to do when they see a person with a cough, shortness of breath and fever.
Daily Nation

02.03.2020
New study links antibiotic resistance to the environment
Transmission of bacteria in the environment is the main factor is responsible for antibiotic resistance, a new study shows.
IPP Media - Guardian

01.29.2020
Antibiotic-resistance in Tanzania is an environmental problem
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are prevalent in people, wildlife and the water in northeastern Tanzania, but it’s not antibiotic use alone driving resistance. Instead, researchers at Washington State University found transmission of bacteria in the environment is the most important factor.
WSU News

01.28.2020
Coronavirus causes fear, but flu likely poses greater health risk in the U.S.
The 2019 novel coronavirus has landed in the state of Washington, but experts say it may pose a less significant health threat than the flu for people in the United States.
Spokesman Review

01.26.2020
WSU names dean for College of Veterinary Medicine
Washington State University has named Dr. Dori Borjesson the new dean of the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine.
Moscow Pullman Daily News