Targeted indoor spraying reduces community risk of mosquito-borne viruses
The intervention resulted in a 60% reduction of mosquitoes in treated households and one-quarter fewer cases of chikungunya, dengue and Zika at the community level.
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Infectious Disease
A shield against hospital infections
As the manager of infection prevention and control at Moffitt Cancer Center, alumna Isis Lamphier’s job is part scientist, part educator and part sleuth.
Florida lab cat helps discover brand-new virus strain — again
The New York Post covers an orthoreovirus discovery by the Lednicky Lab.
Cat makes yet another scientific discovery
Newsweek covers the latest discovery from the John Lednicky Lab.
Scientist’s cat, again, helps discover new virus
This time, Pepper's hunting prowess contributed to the identification of a new strain of orthoreovirus.
Exploring One Health: A holistic approach to livestock health
Dr. John Lednicky discusses the One Health approach with the hosts of Cow Talks podcast.
UF expert explains measles as U.S. outbreaks hit 1,000 cases
How is measles transmitted? Who is at risk of severe complications? John Lednicky answers these questions and more.
Catching up with Emily DeRuyter, virus investigator and One Health Ph.D. student
She is the first author on two recent papers describing the discovery of previously undocumented viruses.
John Lednicky: One Health champion
The One Health newsletter spotlights Dr. John Lednicky's many accomplishments in virology.
Norovirus outbreaks rise as summer cruise travel expected to hit record high
Is your cruise safe? Jerne Shapiro talks to Central Florida Public Media about preventing the spread of norovirus.