Publications and News Articles

Investigating rabies in Omaha through multi-agency response

CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) officers investigate a strain of the raccoon rabies variant identified in a deceased kitten in Douglas County, Nebraska. The multi-pronged effort involves local, state, and federal officials ― including 2 EIS officers, Drs. Sydney Stein (class of 2023), Ann Carpenter (class of 2022), and EIS alumnus, Ryan Wallace. Seeking to contain and eliminate a rabies strain found for the first time west of the Appalachian Mountains in late September, EIS officers quickly began enhanced surveillance. Rapid response is critical to containing a disease that can spread from wild animals to pets and humans. Testing is expected to continue, though the hope is that early detection coupled with vaccination efforts could mean Douglas County, Nebraska doesn’t see another case.
Omaha World-Herald
October 29, 2023

Hand Sanitizer Isn’t Cutting It. Here’s Why Hikers Need to Start Washing Their Hands

EIS officers investigated an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness which spread throughout the Washington stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022. Arran Hamlet, PhD, MSc (EIS class of 2022) and colleagues surveyed sick hikers and found that most of them used alcohol-based hand sanitizers instead of handwashing. The article noted while hand sanitizer effectively kills germs like E. coli and SARS-CoV-2, it does not have the same effect for norovirus, the cause of the gastrointestinal illness studied by Arran and his colleagues. The study suggests that preventing future outbreaks will require promoting the importance of handwashing and ineffectiveness of alcohol-based hand sanitizers against norovirus, and more frequent cleaning of public facilities.
Yahoo Lifestyle
October 9, 2023

Doctors watching for more cases after mysterious cluster of brain infections strikes kids in southern Nevada

EIS officers investigated a cluster of rare and serious brain abscesses in kids in and around Las Vegas, Nevada, and doctors from other parts of the country say they may be seeing a rise in cases, too. Dr. Jessica Penney, EIS class of 2022, presented findings during the 2023 EIS conference of her investigation into the Clark County, Nevada cluster while CDC continues monitoring the situation closely. Pandemic-related social distancing, which limited children’s typical exposures to infectious diseases, is a suspected cause of an “immunity gap;” therefore potentially leading to unusual increases in childhood infections.
CNN HealthApril 28, 2023

CDC ‘detectives’ study HIV clusters among Hispanics in metro Atlanta

Multiple HIV clusters were identified in metro Atlanta in 2021 and 2022 among men who are gay or bisexual and other men who have sex with men. Dr. David Philpott, EIS class of 2021 and lead author of the published study, presented findings during the 2023 EIS conference, citing language barriers, lack of access to primary care, and immigration-deportation concerns as barriers to Hispanic men seeking HIV treatment.
The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionApril 26, 2023

The Disruptors: Black Women Championing Public Health Post-Pandemic

CDC relies on a diverse, flexible, and highly trained public health workforce ― one that reflects the diversity of America. Keisha Lindsay Nurse, Ph.D., is a member of the largest class of Black women EIS officers in CDC history. Dr. Nurse shared with Essence Magazine how she and her colleagues in the EIS class of 2022 will draw from diverse backgrounds to make a positive impact on policies and programs that prevent diseases and protect communities. Dr. Nurse says, “Black women are at the center of many public health conversations and crises, such as the concerning Black maternal mortality rate. Having Black women gain the training EIS offers positions us to become public health leaders who drive the systemic changes needed to improve the health of Black women, Black communities, and our nation.”
Essence Magazine
March 31, 2023

Flu, RSV and Covid may have peaked. But the threat isn’t over

Hospitalizations related to flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID have fallen across the United States since December 2022. There’s still no way to predict what will happen for the remainder of this year’s flu season, and research indicates that respiratory illnesses hit children the hardest in 2022. CDC disease detective Christine Thomas recently co-authored a study with colleagues in Tennessee that showed that children in the state were twice as likely as adults to test positive for flu, and they tended to be sicker. With the flu season still ongoing, experts urge vaccination – Thomas’s co-author Dr. William Schaffner says, “Flu probably won’t go away completely until we get into the early summer.”
NBC News
January 19, 2023

CDC publishes resource for mpox in children, adolescents

While the monkeypox virus (mpox) is rare in children and adolescents, it’s still important for healthcare providers to know what to look for, how to answer patient questions, and what steps to take. CDC disease detective Amy Beeson, MD, worked with colleagues in CDC’s Bacterial Diseases Branch to conduct a literature review and publish an mpox resource for healthcare providers who work with children and adolescents. Beeson says that the literature revealed “mostly good news,” but that continued surveillance is necessary. “First, while it’s rare, we should know how it presents [in kids and teens] and be on the lookout for it, and then secondly, be on the lookout for prevention opportunities,” Beeson said.
Healio
December 14, 2022

Alaskapox a subject of scientific intrigue while world copes with more dangerous monkeypox

Since 2015, four people in Alaska have been infected with a previously unknown Orthopoxvirus now known as Alaskapox. Though symptoms have been mild, CDC disease detective Katherine Newell cautions that “it’s difficult to know how a new virus will behave in a population…” After two cases in humans in 2021, Newell worked with Alaskan colleagues to try to find the source of the virus. She spoke with the Alaska Beacon about the investigation and what they’ve learned about this emerging virus.
Alaska Beacon
July 18, 2022

TikTok Tics: Cluster of 8 Girls Proves It’s Not to Blame, CDC Says (insider.com)

Teens around the world have been experiencing involuntary tics with increasing frequency. CDC disease detective Melanie Firestone was a part of the team that investigated a cluster of cases in one state, connecting the dots to determine the cause of the tics. Eight teen girls in Minnesota, all connected through friendship or extracurricular activities, developed functional tics around the same time. Firestone discovered it wasn’t social media use that linked these girls, as some initially suspected – they were all experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety. “The experience of these students just highlights how stress and mental health can affect us in such unique ways,” Firestone said in an interview with Insider news.
Insider.com
May 12, 2022

Red Hill Water Contamination Sickened Some 2,000 People, Survey Finds

Two leaks at the Navy’s Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility in 2021 exposed more than 90,000 water customers to fuel contamination. CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) officer Amanda Smith was part of a team that conducted an Assessment of Chemical Exposures (ACE) survey to better understand the seriousness of the incident and its health impacts. At the EIS conference on May 5, 2022, Smith shared survey findings [11 MB, 122 Pages, 508] that showed approximately 2,000 Hawaii residents became sick from the contaminated water.
Honolulu Civil Beat
May 5, 2022

With usual suspects ruled out, disease detectives try to crack mystery of viral hepatitis cases in kids

An unusual spike in pediatric hepatitis cases—228 cases in at least 20 countries as of May 1—has left many experts with unanswered questions. STAT spoke to Eric Pevzner, chief of CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS), as well as EIS officer Julia Petras to learn how EIS officers work with other experts to get to the root of a previously unknown disease threat.
STAT
May 4, 2022

Alaska has among the nation’s highest rates of paralytic shellfish poisoning, but reported incidents are declining

EIS officer Katherine Newell is assigned to Alaska’s Division of Public Health where she recently worked on a new state report tracking cases of paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP). Though reported cases of PSP declined from 1993 to 2021, Alaska residents—especially those who self-harvest shellfish—should be aware of the risks. Newell spoke with the Anchorage Daily News about the report, PSP symptoms, and what residents should do if they think they might be infected.
Anchorage Daily News
April 23, 2022

Pilot Program Testing and Educating Students About Dengue

The U.S. Virgin Islands is entering the prime breeding season for mosquitoes. CDC disease detective Valerie Mac is heading a pilot program in the territory to test school children for mosquito-borne dengue fever and to educate students about the virus. Mac recently spoke to The St. Thomas Source about the program and why it is so important to teach kids about the risks of dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases.
St. Thomas Source
April 15, 2022

Pandemic Taking Its Toll on Public Health Workers

Jonathan Bryant-Genevier (EIS 2019) led the first-ever survey on state, local, territorial and tribal public health worker mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. He spoke with Infectious Disease Special Edition about the study, published in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, and implications for workforce health and emergency preparedness.
Infectious Disease Special Edition
January 3, 2022

How CDC disarmed a biological threat

As part of a CDC melioidosis outbreak investigation, EIS Officer Julia Petras and LLS alumnus Zachary Weiner served on a multi-agency team that protected millions of lives from severe illness and possibly even death by to tracing the bacteria back to a specific home aromatherapy spray.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
November 25, 2021

CDC makes recommendations on addressing Kanawha County’s HIV outbreak

EIS Officer Rebecca Hershow and EIS alumna Katie Curran respond to an HIV outbreak in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
WCHS ABC 8
August 3, 2021

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Marks 70 Years of Detecting Diseases — C-SPAN

CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) 70th anniversary celebration took place virtually on June 4, 2021. This webinar features a lecture given by former CDC Director Dr. Bill Foege and remarks from current CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky and CDC Principal Deputy Director Dr. Anne Schuchat. The event also includes awards, video tributes, a special accolade in honor of Dr. Schuchat’s upcoming retirement, and a presentation of a diverse panel of EIS alumni who share stories of their public health careers. For more information about the EIS program, visit the EIS web site.
C-SPAN
June 4, 2021

• States With Few Coronavirus Restrictions Are Spreading the Virus Beyond Their Borders — ProPublica: EIS officer Melanie Firestone, quoted in this story, is the lead author of a contributing publication demonstrating the rationale for consistent mitigation measures across states. ProPublica December 1, 2020
• CDC team at UW-Madison for coronavirus antibody testing WISN-TV Channel 12, Milwaukee, Wisconsin November 11, 2020
• A Former Chicago Health Commissioner Is Tapped For COVID-19 Task Force Dr. Julie Morita is a former EIS officer selected to serve on President-elect Biden's coronavirus task force. WBEZ Chicago November 9, 2020
• Meet the disease detectives fighting to understand COVID-19 Popular Science magazine October 20, 2020
• CDC Researching New Virus In Fairbanks KUAC TV9/FM 89.9 News, Alaska October 2, 2020
• A Fairbanks woman was recently diagnosed with the second known case of 'Alaskapox' Anchorage Daily News October 1, 2020
• Understanding the Coronavirus Scholastic Kids Press June 18, 2020
• What I Learned While I Was a Disease Detective at the C.D.C. New York Times May 20, 2020
• You Don't Need Invasive Tech for Successful Contact Tracing. Here's How It Works ProPublica May 19, 2020
• Coronavirus contact tracers' nemeses: People who don't answer their phones ABC News May 15, 2020
• More than 80 percent of hospitalized covid-19 patients in Georgia were African American, study finds The Washington Post April 29, 2020
• Seattle's Leaders Let Scientists Take the Lead. New York's Did Not The New Yorker magazine April 26, 2020
• Wanted: a civilian army of contact tracers to end the lockdown | PDF [4 MB, 10 Pages, 508] Access article through paid subscription link or downloadable PDF, above. Financial Times April 22, 2020
• Disease Detectives: Tracking Invisible Killers Freethink April 21, 2020
• CDC's 'disease detectives' are on the coronavirus case Yahoo News April 1, 2020
• How the disease detectives on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic track an outbreak Fast Company March 16, 2020
• Video: CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service officer Victoria Chu accompanies the U.S. National Guard in delivering coronavirus test kits to a cruise ship on the California coast, March 5, 2020. South China Morning Post March 6, 2020
• The CDC Has Its Own Intelligence Service That Hunts Down Strange Diseases Military.com March 2020
• The CDC's 'Disease Detectives' Are Our Front-Line Defense Against Coronavirus Rolling Stones magazine February 29, 2020
• CDC MMWR Article Describes U.S. Public Health Response To, Provides Clinical Guidance For Novel Coronavirus Outbreak Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report February 7, 2020

• Anchorage man survives botulism after eating home-canned salmon Anchorage Daily News December 31, 2019
• Baby too young to be immunized dies from flu in Maricopa County Arizona Republic December 10, 2019
• Q&A: Spotlight on occupational hazards for stone workers Healio Pulmonology November 12, 2019
• Material de construcción podría ser mortal (Construction Material Could Be Fatal) Telemundo 20 Responde October 8, 2019
• Workers Are Falling Ill, Even Dying, After Making Kitchen Countertops NPR October 2, 2019
• Weed 5: The CBD Craze CNN Health documentary September 30, 2019 (initial airing); October 5, 2019 (re-aired)
• Mosquitoes which may carry Zika virus found in Nebraska Health officials found a rare mosquito species that has the potential to carry Zika virus in York, Nebraska. They are working to trap the species in order to detect if there is any threat of exposure to disease. Channel 8 KLKN-TV; Lincoln, Nebraska September 23, 2019
• Nathan Furukawa, Fighting for Equity Through his Passion for Medicine and Public Health Humanity in Action September 2019
• As public-health officials confront the largest outbreak in the U.S. in decades, they've been fighting as much against dangerous ideas as they have against the disease The New Yorker September 2, 2019
• They Survived Mass Shootings. Years Later, The Bullets Are Still Trying to Kill Them TIME Magazine May 31, 2019
• Stopping Outbreaks At Their Source: The Vital Work of Epidemic Intelligence Disease Detectives SaportaReport blog May 26, 2019
• New Study Shows How Scooters Can Hurt The Austin Chronicle May 10, 2019
• NYC monitors patients colonized with C. auris upon their release Healio Infectious Disease News May 9, 2019
• Nearly 25% of kids with autism have pica Healio Infectious Diseases in Children May 7, 2019
• VIDEO: CDC traces unexplained bleeding outbreak to synthetic cannabinoids Healio Infectious Disease News May 7, 2019
• Antimicrobial prophylaxis halts GAS outbreak in children's shelter Healio Infectious Diseases in Children May 6, 2019
• HCV transmission among ED patients result of illegal drug diversion Healio Infectious Disease News May 6, 2019
• 73K people may be misclassified as HIV-positive in 11 African countries Healio Infectious Disease News May 6, 2019
• 20 of 100,000 E-scooter Rides Meet with Head Injuries, CDC Reveals Green Energy Analysis May 6, 2019
• VIDEO: Multistate outbreak of M. fortuitum linked to vaccine mishandling Healio Infectious Disease News May 5, 2019
• VIDEO: Bacterial, fungal infections linked to opioid crisis Healio Infectious Disease News May 4, 2019
• CDC urges helmet use to prevent severe head injuries while riding scooters Stars and Stripes May 4, 2019
• 1 in 14 DC teens have exchanged sex Healio Infectious Diseases in Children May 3, 2019
• CDC: Prevalence of HPV in teen girls down 86 percent since vaccine's introduction Local 12 WKRC-TV in Cincinnati May 3, 2019
• Superbug infections in 17 states linked to weight loss surgeries in Mexico Healio Infectious Disease News May 3, 2019
• Legionellosis cluster at horse racetrack traced to hot tub Healio Infectious Disease News May 3, 2019
• What a Landmark Scooter Safety Study Says About Head Injuries CityLab May 3, 2019
• E-scooter riders risk broken bones, brain injuries, a new study suggests WUSA9 May 3, 2019
• How to stay safe on e-scooters WCNC in Charlotte May 3, 2019
• Head injuries, broken bones plague e-scooter users as more data rolls in Ars Technica May 3, 2019
• How Will Scooters Function in Chicago? My Trip to Austin, Texas, Offered a Preview StreetsBlog Chicago May 3, 2019
• Inside the CDC's epidemiological e-scooter study Smart Cities Dive May 3, 2019
• Head injuries on rise with use of rental scooters, lack of helmets KOMO 4 TV in Seattle May 3, 2019
• One in 5,000 e-scooter rides ends in injury, half to the head Boing Boing May 3, 2019
• Riding a Scooter? Protect Your Head Wired May 3, 2019
• Fed E-Scooter Safety Study Raises Serious Concerns StreetsBlog USA May 3, 2019
• Stop Drinking Alcohol And Riding Lime Scooters WFMY-TV in Greensboro, NC May 3, 2019
• CDC: Put on a Dang Helmet When You Ride a Scooter, Sheesh Nashville Scene May 3, 2019
• Scooter madness sending more people to the emergency room The Kim Komando Show May 3, 2019
• A third of e-scooter riders are injured during their first ride, study finds Consumer Affairs May 3, 2019
• Ride a scooter helmet-less? Maybe get your head examined. UW Medicine Newsroom May 3, 2019
• Your first e-scooter ride will probably land you in the hospital Market Watch May 3, 2019
• E-scooter safety study: Most serious head injuries 'preventable' with helmet use The Oregonian May 3, 2019
• As Scooter Injuries Mount, Will Cities Consider Fixes? Government Technology May 3, 2019
• CDC study finds increase in electric scooter injuries WLNS-TV in Lansing, MI May 3, 2019
• Investigators use data from rideshare apps to search for measles cases Healio Infectious Disease News May 2, 2019
• Norovirus outbreak sickened hundreds at California wildfire shelters Healio Infectious Disease News May 2, 2019
• Nearly half of e-scooter crashes result in head injury, says CDC study done in Austin, Texas KGW8 in Portland, OR May 2, 2019
• Nearly half of e-scooter injuries involve head trauma, CDC study says Mashable May 2, 2019
• New scooter study shows nearly 200 riders injured over three months Fox San Antonio May 2, 2019
• Austin's 'Scooter-Related Injuries' study shows most collisions are with inanimate objects Fox 7 in Austin May 2, 2019
• CDC releases results of scooter study, finds nearly half of injuries are severe Community Impact Newspaper May 2, 2019
• CDC Partners With Texas City To Release Report On E-Scooter Injuries WABE in Atlanta May 2, 2019
• CDC study urges helmet use to prevent severe head injuries while riding scooters The Washington Post May 2, 2019
• Austin woman says she was hit by scooter rider over the weekend KVUE in Austin May 2, 2019
• Nearly half of injured riders on electric scooters had head injuries, new CDC study says New York Daily News May 2, 2019
• CDC Finds Nearly Half Of E-Scooter Injuries Are To The Head, 'May Have Been Preventable' In New Study Forbes May 2, 2019
• Your first ride on an e-scooter will likely be the most dangerous, new study says Fox 4 in Kansas City May 2, 2019
• Electric scooter use results in 20 injuries per 100,000 trips, CDC finds The Verge May 2, 2019
• CDC finds 20 injuries for every 100,000 electric scooter trips The Hill May 2, 2019
• E-scooter injuries: CDC report finds most e-scooter injuries are preventable CBS News May 2, 2019
• Most e-scooter injuries could be prevented, CDC finds Valley News Live in Fargo, ND May 2, 2019
• Nearly 200 People Were Hurt Riding Electric Scooters in Austin, Texas U.S. News & World Report May 2, 2019
• Nearly Half of Electric Scooter Injuries in Austin Were 'Severe,' CDC Says Consumer Reports May 2, 2019
• CDC calling scooter riding a health epidemic CBS Austin May 2, 2019
• With Head Injuries Mounting, Will Cities Put Their Feet Down On E-Scooters? Kaiser Health News May 2, 2019
• CDC report: Nearly half of e-scooter riders in safety study had serious injuries Curbed Austin May 2, 2019
• VIDEO: Partnering with police to stop a wound botulism outbreak Healio Infectious Disease News May 2, 2019
• Your first ride on an e-scooter will be the most dangerous CNN Business May 2, 2019
• CDC: Nearly half of injured Austin scooter riders studied had severe injuries KXAN May 2, 2019
• Video: Pneumococcal disease outbreak strikes Alabama prison Healio Infectious Disease News May 2, 2019
• Scooters leading to serious but preventable injuries, CDC warns NBC News May 1, 2019
• CDC says nearly half of electric scooter injuries are head-related, recommends helmets: Report The Washington Times May 1, 2019
• CDC says there's an epidemic of e-scooter injuries that could easily be prevented CNBC May 1, 2019
• Scooters leading to serious but preventable injuries, CDC warns; The CDC has found that head injuries topped the list of accident-related incidents involving e-scooters at 45 percent WRCBtv (NBC3) May 1, 2019
• Nearly 200 people injured in scooter crashes in 3 months, health officials say Austin Statesman May 1, 2019
• CDC Report Shows Rise in Hospital Visits from E-Scooter Accidents; The Centers for Disease Control says the growing popularity of electric scooters is causing a surge in emergency room visits NBC 29 May 1, 2019
• Scooters leading to serious but preventable injuries, CDC warns; The CDC has found that head injuries topped the list of accident-related incidents involving e-scooters at 45 percent NBC / CNBC May 1, 2019
• CDC to E-Scooter Riders: Please, for the Love of God, Do the Absolute Bare Minimum Safety Thing Gizmodo May 1, 2019
• 45% of electric scooters injuries are head trauma, CDC finds CNET May 1, 2019
• Video: First Legionellosis Oubreak in New Hampshire in More Than 50 Years Healio Infectious Disease News May 1, 2019
• Increase in Colorado Tick Fever Cases Suggest Virus is Enzootic in Oregon Healio Infectious Disease News May 1, 2019
• Nearly All Kids with AFM in 2018 Had Prior Viral Illness, CDC Says Healio Infectious Disease News May 1, 2019
• Large Shigellosis Outbreak at Wedding Linked to Asparagus Healio Infectious Disease News May 1, 2019
• Eleven Scholars Attend Career Development Field Trip to the CDC International Biomedical Research Alliance news April 30, 2019
• Vaccine reduces HPV prevalence among teen girls by 86% in 10 years Healio Infectious Disease News April 30, 2019
• NYC health care facilities reduce risk for measles exposures Healio Infectious Disease News April 30, 2019
• CDC officials recommend vaccines as measles outbreak grows in Georgia, U.S. CBS 46 News Atlanta April 29, 2019
• Measles Outbreak? Time for Disease Detectives to Get to Work New York Times April 11, 2019
• The CDC is studying the rise in e-scooter injuries for the first time as start-ups expand to more cities CNBC March 8, 2019
• The Disease Detectives: Inside the Centers for Disease Control's Cold War-era training program to halt epidemics Popular Mechanics March 7, 2019
• Scooter Madness In Austin Puts Safety Concerns In High Gear Kaiser Health News February 5, 2019
• Electric Scooters Are Popping Up in Cities Across the Country. But Are They Safe? TIME magazine (online edition) February 5, 2019
• Outbreak at central Arkansas clinic a mystery at first; files show how agencies tracked bacteria Arkansas Democrat-Gazette February 4, 2019

• More U.S. Children Confirmed with Paralyzing Polio-like Illness, Acute Flaccid Myelitis CNN Health November 19, 2018
• 6 Children Treated for Sudden Onset Paralysis in Washington State KIRO TV October 11, 2018
• CDC graphic novel teaches youth about infectious disease outbreaks and the work of real disease detectives, also known as EIS officers CNN August 17, 2018 Healio August 13, 2018
• Opioids Have Sparked An HIV Outbreak In Massachusetts Huffington Post August 8, 2018
• See the Gear the CDC's Disease Detectives Use in the Field Wired Science video June 13, 2018
• Lightning Strikes: Fatal Infections of Rare Origin. First Cases of Equine Encephalitis Via Transplant Relias (formerly AHC Media) Hospital Infection Control & Prevention June 1, 2018
• The Shocking Suicide Rate Among Female Veterinarians. CDC Sheds Light on Healthcare Overdoses, PTSD in Aid Workers Relias (formerly AHC Media) Hospital Infection Control & Prevention June 1, 2018
• Beware of Counterfeit Cannabidiol Hemp Gazette May 30, 2018
• CDC Honors Two Public Health Veterinarians American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) News May 30, 2018
• The Weirdest Job Fair Pitch: 'Ask Me About Brain-Eating Amebas'. Divisions of the CDC compete for elite new class of outbreak investigators; 'Join the fight against evil bacteria!' The Wall Street Journal May 16, 2018
• When a Mystery Outbreak Stikes, Who You Gonna Call? NPR Morning Edition May 4, 2018
• BUHS grad carves a career niche for her own curiosity Brattleboro Reformer April 30, 2018
• E. coli outbreak in Marine recruits associated with undercooked beef Healio Infectious Disease News April 24, 2018
• Video Interview: E. coli outbreak in rural community linked to bull manure Healio Infectious Disease News April 22, 2018
• Video Interview: Index patient in Minnesota MDR-TB outbreak was infectious for 5 years Healio Infectious Disease News April 21, 2018
• Investigators may have stopped norovirus outbreak at Pennsylvania festival Healio Infectious Disease News April 20, 2018
• Mold exposure prevention key after natural disaster Healio Infectious Disease News April 19, 2018
• Rural US counties with active HIV transmission lack prevention ... Healio Infectious Disease News April 19, 2018
• Rare tickborne disease found in Austin-area caves Healio Infectious Disease News April 18, 2018
• Jobs that increase your risk of opioid addiction, death WSB News April 17, 2018
• CDC's Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service Conference Healio Infectious Disease News April 17, 2018
• CDC Hosting 67th EIS Conference This Week Occupational Health and Safety April 17, 2018
• 2 million more flu cases could be avoided by hitting national target Healio Infectious Disease News April 17, 2018
• Indiana sorority house had rare case of bats The Herald Bulletin, Anderson, Indiana April 17, 2018
• Boots on the Ground: Reports from CDC's Disease Detectives PharmiWeb.com (press release) April 16, 2018
• Ready to protect the public's health at a moment's notice: The Epidemic Intelligence Service CDC Foundation April 16, 2018
• Radio Interview with EIS officer (5:20-8:26): A new CDC study details undernourishment among Rohingyan children Voice of America Asia April 10, 2018
• Fake CBD oil causes 52 Utahns to fall ill, lawmakers pass bill to crack down on sales, use KSL 5 TV News, Salt Lake City, Utah March 6, 2018

• Disease Detective Prices Burden of Measles Investigation and Response Infectious diseases can pose a significant impact on public health. Analysis conducted by CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service officer and lead author on the MMWR, Grace Marx, and her colleagues determined the public health economic burden for investigating and responding to two single measles cases to exceed $68,000, collectively. These two unrelated measles cases were identified in Denver, Colorado, during July 2016–January 2017 after patients traveled to countries with endemic measles transmission. Each case resulted in multiple exposures at healthcare facilities and public venues, triggering an immediate and complex public health response. Forbes, MedPage Today, Physician's Briefing, MedicalXpress November 25-29, 2017
• Fighting Opioid and Related HIV and Hep C Outbreaks in Kentucky Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Podcast October 18, 2017
• Victoria Hall Recognized as Scientific Superstar Victoria Hall is one of 26 scientific superstars recognized among 300 nominations across North America, most notably for her disease detective work in tracking how measles spread through a community of unvaccinated Somali people in Twin Cities, Minnesota. She was also among the first to respond to recent outbreaks of tuberculosis, Seoul virus, and other infectious diseases. STAT News, 2017 Wunderkinds October 13, 2017
• CDC's EIS program molds clinicians into public health professionals The EIS program is famous in the medical community for investigating outbreaks around the globe, but the program is less well known by the general public, despite having its boot prints on some of the biggest health crises of the last 60-plus years. EIS is strongly identified with infectious disease outbreaks and further extends into the study of chronic diseases and response to natural disasters. EIS officers are drawn by a desire to make an impact beyond the clinics and hospitals where they work, choosing to earn a government salary for 2 years while doing "interventional epidemiology." The last two EIS classes have deployed more than 280 times to investigate and respond to epidemics and outbreaks, including in other countries. Healio Infectious Disease News June 2017
• High Phoenix temperatures prompt swim warning: Beware of diarrhea-causing parasite As temperatures reach record highs in Phoenix this summer, many people are heading to the nearest pool to beat the heat. Sally Ann Iverson, an Epidemic Intelligence Service officer for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention assigned to the Maricopa County Public Health Department, shares healthy swimming tips for summer swimmers to prevent the spread of cryptosporidium, a diarrhea-causing parasite. AZ Central: The Arizona Republic June 16, 2017
• Allhands: 4 things we learned from the largest crypto outbreak in state history Cryptosporidium is a microscopic parasite that causes the diarrheal disease cryptosporidiosis. Commonly known as "crypto," an outbreak of the disease spread throughout public pools in Maricopa County in 2016—the largest crypto outbreak in Arizona history. Sally Ann Iverson, a CDC EIS officer with Maricopa County Department of Public Health, has assisted with the tracking and prevention of additional cryptosporidiosis outbreaks in the area. AZCentral: The Arizona Republic June 1, 2017
• CDC's EIS program molds clinicians into public health professionals Healio Infectious Disease News June 2017
• "Like a kid in a candy store": EIS officers explain matching process Healio Infectious Disease News June 2017
• "Like winning the lottery": EIS officers explain getting accepted into CDC program Healio Infectious Disease News June 2017
• "Bring it on!" Presenting at the EIS conference can be daunting, officers say Healio Infectious Disease News June 2017
• How to prevent pool water illnesses as summer nears Sally Ann Iverson, CDC EIS officer assigned to Maricopa County Department of Public Health, interviewed with ABC 15 Arizona about a new CDC report indicating that illnesses from pool water have doubled across the U.S. One state of particular concern is Arizona, with more than 350 cases in 2016, as compared to 62 cases reported in 2015. These illnesses are attributable to Cryptosporidium, which poses a unique challenge for pool sanitation. ABC 15 Arizona, AZ Central May 19, 2017
• Babies Born Addicted to Opioids Often Struggle With Learning HealthDay May 3, 2017
• CDC Finds Bacteria for Legionnaire's in Cooling Towers Across U.S. The Wall Street Journal May 3, 2017
• Top 5 Contagion News Articles for the Week of April 23, 2017 Contagion Live Infectious Diseases Today April 28, 2017
• Overlooked opioid deaths emerging Herald Dispatch April 28, 2017
• US- and foreign-born teens show comparable vaccination rates Healio Infectious Diseases in Children April 28, 2017
• CDC Pilot Study Explores National Burden of HAIs in US Nursing Homes Contagion Live Infectious Diseases Today April 27, 2017
• Influenza-related death most common in children younger than 2 years Healio Infectious Disease News April 27, 2017
• Haiti still prone to cholera despite improved water sources Healio Infectious Disease News April 27, 2017
• Pertussis incidence highest among infants younger than 2 months Healio Infectious Disease News April 27, 2017
• NY, NJ hotspot for deadly superbug fungus WDEF News 12 April 27, 2017
• CDC: Prescription Drug Abuse Mortality Rates Skewed by Death Certs MPR News April 27, 2017
• Editorial: Count for opioid deaths likely underestimated Herald-Dispatch April 27, 2017
• 'An iceberg': The opioid crisis could be even worse than anyone thought Business Insider April 27, 2017
• Deadly Superbug Threat – Candida auris April 27, 2017
• Deadly 'superbug' fungus hits U.S. hospitals FierceHealthcare April 27, 2017
• University Mumps Outbreak Prevails Despite High 2-Dose MMR Coverage Contagion Live Infectious Diseases Today
• Science Olympiad National Champions Visit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention East Greenbush Central School District April 26, 2017
• Opioid addiction may have been underestimated by specialists Council Chronicle April 26, 2017
• The opioid epidemic may be even deadlier than we think Vox April 26, 2017
• The scariest superbug on the CDC's radar is a deadly fungus – spreading in New York and New Jersey, officials reveal DailyMail April 26, 2017
• Deadly superbug Fungus hits Tri-State hospitals, CDC says CBS New York April 26, 2017
• Deadly fungus becomes new menace for in US Hospitals Managed Care Magazine April 26, 2017
• Vaccine-type HPV prevalence in US declines 65% among young women Healio Infectious Disease News April 26, 2017
• Dispatches from the Front Lines: CDC's Disease Detectives Conference Infection Control Today April 25, 2017
• National opioid epidemic may be worse than estimated Cleveland.com April 25, 2017
• Cherokee Nation sues drug distributors while CDC claims opioid deaths are underreported Catholic.org April 25, 2017
• Measles Outbreaks Can Occur in Intense Exposure Settings Despite High Immunity Levels Contagion Live Infectious Diseases Today April 25, 2017
• Opioid epidemic 'is underestimated': CDC report warns current data is just the tip of the iceberg as many drug deaths are not recorded Daily News April 25, 2017
• Opioid-related deaths may be underreported, says CDC investigator April 25, 2017
• Opioid-Related Deaths Might Be Underestimated: CDC April 25, 2017
• 'Superbug' Fungus New Menace in US Hospitals, Mostly NY, NJ Associated Press April 25, 2017
• CDC's disease detectives meet to talk solved mysteries STAT News, Morning Rounds email newsletter April 25, 2017
• At 91 Overdose Deaths A Day, Opioid Epidemic May Still Be Underestimated: CDC Report Tech Times April 24, 2017
• Study Shows First Statistical Evidence for Herd Protection from HPV Vaccine Contagion Live Infectious Diseases Today April 24, 2017
• Deaths from Infections May be Masking Opioid Deaths NBC News April 24, 2017
• CDC Still Searches for Cause of Mysterious Polio-Like Illness NewsMax April 24, 2017
• CDC Still Stumped by Cause of Mystery Paralysis in Kids NBC News April 24, 2017
• Opioid epidemic may be underestimated, CDC report says CNN April 24, 2017
• Get the lead out: Hundreds suffer poisoning from bullet fragments in their bodies Debora Weiss, CDC EIS officer assigned to the Wisconsin Division of Public Health, lead a study that identified 457 gunshot-wound victims with elevated levels of lead in their blood. Looking at reports from 41 states between 2003 and 2012, Dr. Weiss and colleagues found that hundreds of people with bullet fragments in their bodies had suffered from lead poisoning. Seventeen people had blood lead levels more than 16 times the limit recommended by the CDC. Before this study, less than 100 cases of lead toxicity from bullet fragments were reported in medical literature. Washington Post, NBC, Chicago Tribune, CNN February 9, 2017

• Former Cleveland Heights resident helps CDC fight Zika virus in American Samoa Ruth Link-Gelles, CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service officer, is recognized for months of ardent service on the front lines of the Zika virus outbreak in American Samoa. Link-Gelles was part of CDC's team that investigated Zika transmission, coordinated laboratory testing and health services, and provided Zika education to the local community. These efforts helped ensure babies born to Zika-infected mothers were tested for birth defects. The Plain Dealer December 8, 2016
• Americans' cholesterol, triglyceride levels continue to fallImproving cholesterol and triglyceride levels are believed to be contributing to declining death rates from cardiovascular diseases. Research conducted by CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service officer and lead author of the study, Asher Rosinger, and his colleagues suggests that drugs intended to lower cholesterol may not be the reason behind decreasing cholesterol levels. Rosinger and team await data from 2015 and 2016 to determine whether the removal of trans-fatty acids from foods is aiding these improved levels.Reuters, Live Science, and TCTMD November 30, 2016
• Disease detective shares new insights on rare, tick-borne virusMary-Margaret Fill, MD, an EIS Officer assigned to the Tennessee Department of Health, leads a study on an emerging and rare infectious disease known as the Heartland virus. Dr. Fill has learned that Heartland virus can cause more severe and widespread infection than originally thought. These findings underscore the importance of taking precautions to prevent tick bites.Live Science October 27, 2016
• How many Zika-infected infants will develop microcephaly and other FAQsWhen an outbreak strikes, the Epidemic Intelligence Service is the cavalry. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention EIS officers work on the front lines, where they investigate the causes and set up defenses. PBS Newshour May 18, 2016
• Novel orthopoxvirus discovered in Alaska patient Investigators for the CDC and the Alaska Division of Public Health discovered that a patient living in a remote area of Alaska was infected with a novel species of orthopoxvirus.Healio Infectious Disease NewsMay 9, 2016
• New Evidence of Link Between Zika and Guillain-BarréThere is new evidence that Zika may cause Guillain-Barré syndrome, according to findings presented at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Epidemic Intelligence Service Conference, held from May 2 to 5 in Atlanta.DoctorsLoungeMay 6, 2016
• Outbreak of Guillain-Barré syndrome in Brazil suggests Zika associationResearchers investigating a 2015 outbreak of Guillain-Barré syndrome in Brazil found that it was much more prevalent than expected — and saw signs that it may be associated with Zika virus.Healio Infectious Disease NewsMay 5, 2016
• CDC Provides Zika Resources for Researchers, Healthcare Providers, and the PublicAs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) learns more about the threat of Zika virus infection on pregnant women and their growing fetuses, it will continue to share its knowledge with researchers, healthcare providers and the public.Contagion Infectious Diseases TodayMay 05, 2016
• CDC: Providers should consider Zika in returning US TravelersHealth officials are urging providers to be more aware of Zika virus in travelers returning to the United States, and to inform patients about the potential risks associated with the disease and how to reduce exposure to mosquitoes in areas with active Zika virus transmission.Meeting News CoverageMay 4, 2016
• How Many Americans Floss Their Teeth?Americans can now be scientifically divided into three categories: Those who floss daily, those who never floss and those who fall somewhere in between.U.S. News ReportMay 2, 2016
• How the Polio Vaccine Continues to Change HistoryThis month, unbeknownst to many, one of the largest public health interventions is occurring worldwide, and it is called "The Switch."Theworldpost.comApril 25, 2016
• Cellphone photos are causing more bison charges in Yellowstone, study says Cellphones may be responsible for an increase in the number of bison-related injuries to Yellowstone National Park visitors last year.Billingsgazette.comMarch 31, 2016
• Disease detectives: federal workers on the front line of epidemicsDisease outbreaks can strike at any moment, and when that happens the Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) is one of the first on the scene. Chief of the EIS Program, Joshua A. Mott, PhD, MA, EMT-P (CAPT, USPHS), is interviewed by Federal News Radio.FederalNewsRadio.comMarch 25, 2016
• CDC disease detectives arrive in Boston to investigate illness striking Boston's homelessA health official said the CDC is interested in the city's experience because the federal agency is updating guidelines for handling clusters of meningococcal disease, the infection that killed two homeless people in Boston and sickened three others.The Boston GlobeMarch 16, 2016
• Search Begins For Mothers In Brazil To Probe Zika MysteriesDisease detectives from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control are in Brazil, rushing to answer one of the most important questions about the Zika outbreak. They're going door-to-door to try to establish whether the virus is causing terrible birth defects.NPRFebruary 25, 2016
• US, Brazilian health teams go into slums to start Zika studyEight teams, each made up of one "disease detective" from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, work with Brazilian health officials to determine if the Zika virus is causing babies to be born with a birth defect affecting the brain.Associated PressFebruary 24, 2016
• CDC Arrives In Brazil To Investigate Zika OutbreakOn February 22, 2016, a team of U.S. government disease detectives launched an eagerly anticipated research project in Brazil designed to determine whether the Zika virus is really causing a surge of serious birth defects.NPRFebruary 22, 2016
• Zika Virus May Cause Paralysis -Video 3:42EIS officer Ashley Styczynski talks with Dr. Richard Besser on an ABC News digital about the work she is doing with the Brazilian Ministry of Health to investigate Guillain-Barre syndrome and any possible link with Zika virus.ABC NewsFebruary 15, 2016
• CDC on highest alert over Zika Virus -Video 2:44Paige Armstrong, CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service officer, is featured in CDC's Emergency Operations Center for the Zika response.CBS46 NewsFebruary 9, 2016
• The Global Challenge of CancerEIS Officer Hilda Razzaghi works to establish cancer registries in low and middle income countries.CDC BlogFebruary 2, 2016
• StoryCorps Atlanta: Combating Ebola On The Front LinesDr. Anne Purfield and Dr. Melissa Rolfes talked about being among the first CDC employees to arrive in Sierra Leone to combat Ebola."WABE 90.1 FMJanuary 26, 2016

• Oxford Public Health Magazine Issue 2 The Inside the Outbreaks issue of Oxford Public Health magazine (December 2015) is a special issue dedicated to the front-line of public health, the field epidemiologists, also known as "intervention epidemiologists" and "disease detectives". Stories of a few current and former Epidemic Intelligence Service officers are covered. Oxford Public Health magazine December 2015
• How animals can give you tuberculosis In 2014, an estimated 9.6 million people were infected by tuberculosis, according to the World Health Organization. CNN.com December 23, 2015
• 2014 outbreak at US-Mexico border linked to S. pneumoniae serotype 5 Healio Infectious Disease News April 30, 2015
• Prompt contact tracing disrupts Ebola virus transmission into Senegal Healio Infectious Disease News April 28, 2015
• Chickungunya common among US volunteers in Dominican Republic Healio Infectious Disease News April 24, 2015
• CDC experts present public health findings in Atlanta Vaccine News Daily April 22, 2015
• Online meet-up services linked to increased syphilis transmission among MSM Healio Infectious Disease News April 22, 2015
• What it takes to become a CDC disease detective Mother Nature Network April 22, 2015

• El testimonio de una de las epidemiólogas que estuvo en Guinea estudiando el ébola EIS alum Dr. Fatima Coronado talks about investigating Ebola in Guinea. CNN Chile (in Spanish) November 4, 2014
• Can a U.S. military Ebola treatment center slow Ebola in one hard-hit city? When EIS officer Morgan Hennessey arrived in Ganta, Liberia, Ebola seemed to be in a quiet phase — until another person infected with the virus arrived: "It's like a fire. It just takes one spark." Washington Post November 2, 2014
• Leprosy Still Occurs in U.S., CDC Reports Approximately 100 new cases of leprosy are reported in the United States each year, according to a CDC study. EIS officer Leisha Nolen was the lead researcher. Philly.com October 31, 2014
• Ebola outbreak in US unlikely, CDC officer says EIS officer Deborah Hastings, assigned to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, tells a meeting of healthcare workers the chance of an Ebola epidemic in the United States is rare. Columbus Telegram October 30, 2014
• U.S. Ebola fighters head to Africa, but will the military and civilian effort be enough? For EIS officer Katie Curran, in rural Sierra Leone, making trips into the bush to meet with village leaders and discuss ways to contain the Ebola virus can be a challenge. Sometimes, there is no road. Washington Post October 25, 2014
• Doctors, aid workers fight Ebola in West Africa, then fear of disease in U.S. When David Schnabel, EIS officer assigned to the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, returned to the U.S. after training Sierra Leoneans on Ebola safety protocols, he didn't talk much about his trip with people he didn't know: "I understood the emotional response to Ebola ... I consciously was careful who I told." Washington Post October 24, 2014
• CDC Doctor in Sierra Leone Credits Local Health Workers EIS officer Kimberly Pringle works with local public health teams in Kenema, Sierra Leone, to help slow the spread of the Ebola virus. Her first and inflexible rule while working in West Africa is "touch no one." GPB On Second Thought October 23, 2014
• CDC workers share emotional toll of Ebola In Sierra Leone, EIS officer Michelle Dynes and EIS alum Anne Purfield worked in an office next to an Ebola hospital. Of the many precautions they took to avoid contracting the virus, staying several feet away from people was the most difficult. 11 Alive Atlanta October 22, 2014
• When Caring Kills: Ebola Kills Nurses Who Touched Baby Two EIS officers and an EIS alum talk about how Ebola has turned Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Guinea into countries where giving comfort can be fatal and hospitals are feared as dangerous places. NBC News October 21, 2014
• What We Can Learn from the People Who Are Tracking Ebola EIS officer Greg Raczniak says the most important aspect of contact tracing is clear communication. Business Insider October 20, 2014
• Meet the CDC's SWAT Team Since 1951, the "shoe leather epidemiologists" of the EIS have been on the public health front lines. Washington Post October 16, 2014
• Brit 'Disease Detective' Helps Ebola-Hit Dallas Dr. Seema Yasmin, an EIS alum and Dallas Morning News reporter, answers city residents' questions about Ebola. Sky News October 15, 2014
• The Case of the Nutty Dish: A Science Radio Detective Story EIS alum Phil Graitcer developed a radio piece highlighting deductive reasoning and investigating an outbreak. PRX Blog October 13, 2014
• Disease detectives help contain Ebola in Dallas Five hours after the first case of Ebola was confirmed in the United States, EIS officer Charnetta Smith was on her way to Dallas as part of a CDC team sent to work alongside local health officials. USA Today October 12, 2014
• On Ebola's front lines in Liberia EIS officer Allison Arwady arrived in Liberia as the Ebola epidemic was overwhelming the country's health care system. Yale Medicine October 11, 2014
• When Holding an Orphaned Baby Can Mean Contracting Ebola An EIS officer and an alum talk about Ebola's devastating toll on Sierra Leone's health care workers: "By the time we arrived, more than 20 nurses had died from Ebola." NPR StoryCorps October 11, 2014
• Common Childhood Vaccine Cuts "Superbug" Infection: Study EIS officer is lead researcher on study suggesting childhood pneumoccal vaccine reduces antibiotic-resistant infections for children younger than 5 years. HealthDay October 10, 2014
• Disease Detectives Investigate Outbreaks at Home and Abroad EIS alum Dr. Seema Yasmin writes about what it's like to be the medical sleuths of CDC—the young doctors, veterinarians, scientists, and other health professionals who work behind the scenes but sometimes are put into the limelight. Scientific American Guest Blog October 10, 2014
• Public Health Professor Brings CDC Experience, Expertise EIS alum Seema Yasmin has joined the University of Texas–Dallas faculty. Dr. Yasmin also covers public health as a staff writer at The Dallas Morning News. UT Dallas News Centers for Disease Control and Prevention October 10, 2014
• CDC takes to Twitter to answer Ebola concerns EIS officer Kelsey Mirkovic and other CDC experts use Twitter to answer the public's questions about Ebola. One response was re-Tweeted 4,000 times. CBS Evening News October 8, 2014
• CDC's Ebola workers find funding is strapped In Sierra Leone, EIS officer Bridgette Gleason has seen tragedy every day. But to really make a difference, "you have to focus on what you can do." NPR Marketplace October 8, 2014
• Meet the disease detectives tracking Ebola at CDC Inside CDC's Emergency Operations Center, EIS officer Aimee Summers is one of about 150 CDC staff members working to keep pace with the Ebola epidemic. PBS News Hour October 8, 2014
• Inside the work of Ebola "Disease Detectives" As public health officials in Dallas, Texas, continue to track the well-being of people who may have been exposed to the Ebola virus, EIS officer Jennifer Hunter and EIS alum Tracy Creek give some insight into the type of people who do this work. NPR Marketplace October 7, 2014
• When Ebola hits, contact tracing is a critical process EIS officer Kelsey Mirkovic describes how CDC, the World Health Organization, and Doctors Without Borders worked with the Ministry of Health to conduct contact tracing in the wake of Senegal's first confirmed case of Ebola. USA Today October 6, 2014
• How disease detectives find the source of outbreaks like enterovirus, Ebola EIS officer Dan Pasula and EIS alum Jennifer McQuiston talk about the process of investigating and solving medical mysteries and stopping outbreaks. Colorado Public Radio October 6, 2014
• For CDC team in Dallas, the search is on for those who had contact with Ebola patient EIS officer Matt Karwowski conducts in-person interviews and home visits, gathering details and sharing information to help assess a person's risk level. The Washington Post October 4, 2014
• What Two Epidemic Intelligence Service Trainees Learned From Solving the Case of "The Nutty Dish" Training for new EIS officers includes reviewing and investigating old outbreak cases. Sound Medicine Radio October 4, 2014
• Meet a Disease Detective Hunting Ebola in Dallas In Dallas, Texas, EIS officer Matt Karwowski is a contact tracer—a job that is part medicine, part social work, and part investigator. Time Magazine October 3, 20124
• Ebola en RDC: reportage à Lokolia, épicentre de l'épidémie Interview with EIS officer Christopher Hsu about his work in the Democratic Republic of Congo. rfi (in French) October 2, 2014
• Medical experts answer Ebola questions EIS alum Dr. Seema Yasmin joins Drs. Sanjay Gupta and Ian Lipkin to answer questions about Ebola from social media. CNN October 2, 2014
• Disease Detective: Erik EIS officer talks about the impact of Ebola on everyday life in Liberia. September 30, 2014
• Disease Detective: Rupa EIS officer trained medical workers in Guinea to screen river passenger for Ebola symptoms. September 30, 2014
• CDC disease detectives dispatched to West Africa to fight Ebola EIS officer Leisha Nolen is part of the CDC team working to stop the Ebola virus in West Africa. "This is not going to stop on its own," she said. CBS 46 News September 29, 2014
• Disease Detective: Ruth EIS officer will rely on her familiarity with African culture to gain community buy-in during her deployment to Sierra Leone. September 22, 2014
• CDC doctor talks about Ebola outbreak EIS officer Leisha Nolen talks about the devastating effects of Ebola in West Africa and efforts to control the virus. WSB-TV Channel 2 Atlanta September 19, 2014
• Tracking the Ebola Virus in West Africa EIS officer Rebecca "Bex" Levine talks about the stories behind the numbers, the logistical challenges of contact tracing, and the need for resources in the fight against the Ebola virus. CNN September 18, 2014
• Video Diary Part 2: CDC Officer Deploys to Fight Ebola EIS officer Rebecca "Bex" Levine talks about an Ebola case involving a baby. CNN September 18, 2014
• "How Can I Not Go?": CDC Doctor on Going to Sierra Leone During Ebola Outbreak EIS officer Kimberly Pringle has been to other global health trouble spots and knows there are risks. But she would rather put her skills to use than watch from the sidelines: "As a global citizen, how can I not go?" GPB News September 17, 2014
• Doctor Shortage Hampers Ebola Fight, Iowa Expert Says Dr. Samir Koirala, EIS officer assigned to Iowa Department of Health, helped set up an electronic Ebola contact tracking system in Sierra Leone. Dr. Koirala relates his observations, including the severe shortage of health care workers. The Des Moines Register September 17, 2014
• Video Diary Part 1: CDC Officer on Ebola Fight EIS officer Rebecca "Bex" Levine describes her deployment to Sierra Leone during the 2014 Ebola outbreak response. CNN September 16, 2014
• The Reason Ebola Isn't Being Stopped EIS officer Rebecca Levine arrives in West Africa with a new system developed by CDC to help make contract tracing—a mainstay in controlling epidemics—more effective. CNN September 11, 2014
• The Making of the Disease Detectives, or the Case of the Nutty Dish In this dramatization, two new EIS officers solve a case study about a Salmonella outbreak as they train to become disease detectives. (Transcript) PRX Public Radio Exchange August 26, 2014
• Taking a lead role to contain Ebola EIS officer Meredith Dixon, who had two tours of duty in West Africa, talks about CDC's efforts on the ground to contain the Ebola epidemic in Nigeria, Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone. Radio New Zealand August 21, 2014
• Disease Detective: Kari EIS officer says teamwork is an important part of controlling the Ebola virus. August 21, 2014
• Disease Detective: Rebecca EIS officer leaves for West Africa with communication equipment to assist in efforts to improve health messaging at the community level. August 13, 2014
• Disease Detective: Meredith EIS officer talks about her first encounter with an Ebola patient during her second tour of duty helping fight Ebola in West Africa. August 12, 2014
• Disease Detective: Greg EIS alum helps with contact tracing, a task vital to controlling the Ebola virus. August 12, 2014
• What You Bring When You're Going into an Ebola Outbreak EIS officer Rebecca Merrill describes what supplies she packed for her deployment to Liberia. Time August 12, 2014
• Disease Detective: Kelsey EIS officer tells about her work as a CDC disease detective responding to the Ebola outbreak. August 11, 2014
• Disease Detective: Leisha EIS officer educated people in West Africa to recognize new cases and prevent spread of Ebola. August 11, 2014
• Inside the CDC's Emergency Operations Center Tackling Ebola Time August 9, 2014
• CDC's disease detectives face dangerous but fulfilling task EIS alum Dr. Seema Yasmin talks about the dangerous but rewarding work of being an EIS officer. The Dallas Morning News August 2, 2014
• CDC 'disease detective' talks about challenges of fighting spread of Ebola virus EIS officer Leisha Nolen, a pediatrician and genetics researcher, talks about cultural disbelief in the infection and other challenges to fighting the spread of Ebola in West Africa. The Washington Post August 1, 2014
• Disease Detective: Tracing Infection Back to Your Seafood National Geographic May 9, 2014
• New Orthopoxvirus Discovered Science May 9, 2014
• New Poxvirus Found Nature May 8, 2014
• Brand New Smallpox-Related Virus Emerges In Country Of Georgia Huffington Post May 5, 2014
• Bioterror Threat? New Smallpox-Related Virus Raises Alarms Live Science May 2, 2014
• Smallpox Cousin Infects People in Georgia Guardian Liberty Voice May 2, 2014
• Last remaining smallpox samples await destruction, but scientists plea for reprieve The Independent (UK) May 2, 2014
• New Smallpox-Like Virus Discovered Newser May 1, 2014
• CDC reports 3 human cases caused by new orthopoxvirus University of Minnesota Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy May 1, 2014
• CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service Conference Dissects Foster Farms Salmonella Outbreak Food Safety News May 1, 2014
• New Virus Related To Smallpox Is Found In Republic Of Georgia NPR May 1, 2014 This story also aired on Oregon Public Broadcasting's website and on KPBS in San Diego.
• New Software Tool Helps Track Exposures in Ebola Outbreak For the first time, disease detectives working on the Ebola outbreak in Guinea and Liberia are using a new software tool to help find people exposed to and possibly infected by the virus. reliefweb April 30, 2014
• In praise of CDC's heroic 'disease detectives' Fox News April 30, 2014
• Backyard Chickens Linked to Salmonella Outbreaks, CDC Says NBC News April 29, 2014
• CDC 'disease detectives' probing overdose data to help R.I. stem mounting fatalities Providence Journal April 17, 2014
• Malaria cases reach 40-year high in U.S. Vaccine News Daily February 4, 2014
• Former EIS Officer receives Lifetime Achievement Award in Hemodialysis Brooklyn Daily Eagle January 31, 2014
• Premature infants on parenteral nutrition among the casualties in zinc shortage Family Practice News January 17, 2014