HealthMap

05/22/2026

Did you know that the Jamestown Canyon Virus was named after being discovered in mosquitoes in Jamestown Canyon, Colorado?

05/18/2026

Today's is called swimmer's ear, or acute otitis externa. Learn more about it here: https://ow.ly/xxhz50YZMeP

Prevent swimmer's ear by learning how it happens, its symptoms and what steps to take to avoid it.

05/18/2026

What infection occurs in the outer ear canal? Hint: It shares the name with a common sport

05/15/2026

Did you know that tetanus can be caused by spore-forming bacteria that usually enter your body through broken skin or wounds?

05/11/2026

Today's is called Yersinia infection. Learn more about it here: https://ow.ly/Sv7R50YWB0I

Overview of symptoms, diagnosis & treatment, prevention, and treatment of Yersinia.

05/11/2026

One of the most common causes of this disease is eating raw or undercooked pork. What is this disease called?

05/08/2026

Did you know raccoon roundworm is an infectious disease that can be caused by accidentally swallowing microscopic eggs found in raccoons' f***s?

05/04/2026

Today's is alpha-gal syndrome. Learn more about it here: https://ow.ly/2gsL50YTc0Q

Alpha-gal syndrome can occur after certain types of tick bites and mostly affects adults.

05/04/2026

New on - "Insights in Global.health mpox clade Ib Outbreak Surveillance" - Read it here: https://ow.ly/N6G350YUG5H

Global.health is the first of its kind, easy to use global data repository and visualization platform that enables open access to real-time epidemiological anonymized line-list data.

05/04/2026

This tick-borne disease can lead to an allergy to red meat or other products made from mammals. What is this disease called?

05/01/2026

Did you know? Omsk Hemorrhagic Fever is usually spread through ticks or rodents, but evidence has shown that it can also be spread by drinking raw goat or sheep milk from infected animals