Amesh Adalja
@ameshaa.bsky.social
Infectious Disease + Critical Care + Emergency Medicine Physician | Independent Voice on Outbreaks, Biosecurity & Biothreat Preparedness
In this video I discuss the early days of this year’s influenza season and the vaccine mismatched variant that is spreading (the vaccine still is effective at preventing severe disease)
November 15, 2025 at 2:16 AM
In this video I discuss the early days of this year’s influenza season and the vaccine mismatched variant that is spreading (the vaccine still is effective at preventing severe disease)
“The care that's demonstrated when people take the time to share their observations is a critical contribution to our disease-testing efforts," www.cidrap.umn.edu/chronic-wast...
Allergan joins Michigan's CWD-positive county list with detection in young doe
In late summer, private landowners reported seeing the emaciated deer, which was euthanized and tested in September.
www.cidrap.umn.edu
November 14, 2025 at 10:27 PM
“The care that's demonstrated when people take the time to share their observations is a critical contribution to our disease-testing efforts," www.cidrap.umn.edu/chronic-wast...
“As high as fourfold risk in those 75 and older” www.cidrap.umn.edu/respiratory-...
New data show double the risk of Guillain-Barre syndrome after RSV in seniors
The rate was quadruple in those 75 and older, but those findings demonstrate less statistical power.
www.cidrap.umn.edu
November 14, 2025 at 10:27 PM
“As high as fourfold risk in those 75 and older” www.cidrap.umn.edu/respiratory-...
“ACTs, once a cornerstone in the fight against malaria, are increasingly challenged by partially drug-resistant parasites..over a third of patients do not complete a multi-day course of treatment, which encourages drug resistance” www.cidrap.umn.edu/malaria/sing...
Single-dose malaria treatment as effective as multi-dose regimen, trial shows
www.cidrap.umn.edu
November 14, 2025 at 10:26 PM
“ACTs, once a cornerstone in the fight against malaria, are increasingly challenged by partially drug-resistant parasites..over a third of patients do not complete a multi-day course of treatment, which encourages drug resistance” www.cidrap.umn.edu/malaria/sing...
“When comparing the 2024 population to long-term average counts conducted from 1958 to 2022, the researchers saw a 33.7% decline in the projected number of females, with a 47% decrease in the number of breeding females on the 3 beaches from 2022 to 2024” www.cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influe...
Avian flu has decimated world's largest breeding colony of southern elephant seals
www.cidrap.umn.edu
November 14, 2025 at 10:25 PM
“When comparing the 2024 population to long-term average counts conducted from 1958 to 2022, the researchers saw a 33.7% decline in the projected number of females, with a 47% decrease in the number of breeding females on the 3 beaches from 2022 to 2024” www.cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influe...
“the case-patient is an older adult from Grays Harbor County with underlying health conditions. The person was hospitalized after developing a high fever, confusion, and respiratory distress in early November and continues to receive treatment” www.cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influe...
Preliminary human bird flu case reported in Washington state
www.cidrap.umn.edu
November 14, 2025 at 10:24 PM
“the case-patient is an older adult from Grays Harbor County with underlying health conditions. The person was hospitalized after developing a high fever, confusion, and respiratory distress in early November and continues to receive treatment” www.cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influe...
“This milestone represents a transformational moment for Cidara and for our mission to redefine influenza prevention,” www.statnews.com/2025/11/14/m...
Merck to buy Cidara, maker of a flu prevention drug, for $9.2B
Merck is buying Cidara Therapeutics for $9.2B, picking up an experimental flu therapy as it looks to broaden its pipeline.
www.statnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:23 PM
“This milestone represents a transformational moment for Cidara and for our mission to redefine influenza prevention,” www.statnews.com/2025/11/14/m...
“At least two families of babies hospitalized with infant botulism after drinking ByHeart’s formula filed lawsuits against the company this week.” www.statnews.com/2025/11/14/b...
ByHeart’s ‘bizarre’ response to infant botulism outbreak worries food safety experts
ByHeart’s ‘bizarre’ response to infant botulism outbreak worries food safety experts.
www.statnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:22 PM
“At least two families of babies hospitalized with infant botulism after drinking ByHeart’s formula filed lawsuits against the company this week.” www.statnews.com/2025/11/14/b...
“What they’re doing is incredibly damaging to our level of preparedness in the U.S.,” www.science.org/content/arti...
The Trump administration is dismantling efforts to fight the next pandemic
A retreat from investments in drugs and vaccines leaves U.S. less prepared for the next viral scourge, experts warn
www.science.org
November 14, 2025 at 6:37 PM
“What they’re doing is incredibly damaging to our level of preparedness in the U.S.,” www.science.org/content/arti...
In this piece I’m quoted about skin infections and wound care www.today.com/health/skin-...
Woman Shocked When Paper Cut on Hand Turns Into 'Scary' Infection
She was shocked to see her hand become red and swollen: "A silly paper cut did all this!" It’s a reminder all cuts can become infected, an infectious disease doctor warns.
www.today.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
In this piece I’m quoted about skin infections and wound care www.today.com/health/skin-...
“this cascade of EBV-generated self-targeting B-cell activation might extend beyond SLE to other autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and Crohn’s disease, where hints of EBV-initiated EBNA2 activity have been observed” www.genengnews.com/topics/drug-...
Common Epstein–Barr Virus Reprograms B Cells to Drive Lupus
Using a single-cell RNA-sequencing platform, a new study demonstrates that EBV reprograms autoreactive B cells to drive lupus autoimmunity.
www.genengnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
“this cascade of EBV-generated self-targeting B-cell activation might extend beyond SLE to other autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and Crohn’s disease, where hints of EBV-initiated EBNA2 activity have been observed” www.genengnews.com/topics/drug-...
“We don’t know whether ... the strain that’s circulating in the U.K. is circulating here yet. It has undergone some changes and some mutations, a fairly significant number of mutations, so that when it does get here, it is likely to cause a problem” www.huffpost.com/entry/severe...
Experts Are Sounding The Alarm On This Winter Virus — Here’s What You Should Know
It's currently starting to hit the United Kingdom and is also popping up in Canada and Japan.
www.huffpost.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
“We don’t know whether ... the strain that’s circulating in the U.K. is circulating here yet. It has undergone some changes and some mutations, a fairly significant number of mutations, so that when it does get here, it is likely to cause a problem” www.huffpost.com/entry/severe...
“Omicron variant led to the highest COVID-19 positivity rates, notably impacting children, unvaccinated individuals, and specific racial and ethnic groups.” www.drugtopics.com/view/covid-1...
COVID-19 Positivity Disproportionately Affects Children, Racial and Ethnic Groups | Drug Topics
Investigators analyze COVID-19 positivity trends in NYC, revealing disparities among children and racial groups during the Omicron variant surge.
www.drugtopics.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM
“Omicron variant led to the highest COVID-19 positivity rates, notably impacting children, unvaccinated individuals, and specific racial and ethnic groups.” www.drugtopics.com/view/covid-1...
“A study comparing hMPV and RSV in hospitalized adults found similar risks of complications and in-hospital mortality, with hMPV patients having a slightly lower risk of extended hospitalization.” www.pharmacytimes.com/view/study-f...
Study Finds Similar Outcomes Between hMPV and RSV Hospitalizations | Pharmacy Times
New research reveals similar severe outcomes for adults hospitalized with hMPV and RSV, emphasizing the need for awareness of both infections.
www.pharmacytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
“A study comparing hMPV and RSV in hospitalized adults found similar risks of complications and in-hospital mortality, with hMPV patients having a slightly lower risk of extended hospitalization.” www.pharmacytimes.com/view/study-f...
“it’s the key, missing mechanistic link..We think it applies to all lupus cases,”
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
All lupus cases may be linked to a common virus, study finds
Researchers say they finally understand the connection between the autoimmune disease and Epstein-Barr virus.
www.nbcnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM
“it’s the key, missing mechanistic link..We think it applies to all lupus cases,”
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
“Children rely on adults for safety, but when adults and governments are intentionally spreading anti-vax misinformation, or actively reducing access to essential vaccines, who is to protect kids” www.statnews.com/2025/11/12/c...
Kids have a right to vaccinations. Let's bring in the lawyers
Children suffering from diseases that should have been consigned to history is a moral failure. Access to vaccines is a human right.
www.statnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:15 PM
“Children rely on adults for safety, but when adults and governments are intentionally spreading anti-vax misinformation, or actively reducing access to essential vaccines, who is to protect kids” www.statnews.com/2025/11/12/c...
“A new review of 15 years of studies on the connection between the microbiome and autism reveals widespread statistical and conceptual errors.” www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/goi...
Going against the gut: Q&A with Kevin Mitchell
A new review of 15 years of studies on the connection between the microbiome and autism reveals widespread statistical and conceptual errors.
www.thetransmitter.org
November 14, 2025 at 12:11 PM
“A new review of 15 years of studies on the connection between the microbiome and autism reveals widespread statistical and conceptual errors.” www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/goi...
In this video I discuss the important questions to get answers to with the potential viral hemorrhagic fever outbreak in Ethiopia.
November 14, 2025 at 1:49 AM
In this video I discuss the important questions to get answers to with the potential viral hemorrhagic fever outbreak in Ethiopia.
In this interview I discuss influenza strains and a potential vaccine mismatch
November 14, 2025 at 1:09 AM
In this interview I discuss influenza strains and a potential vaccine mismatch
“worries that lawmakers will similarly politicize pet vaccines and take action to roll back rabies vaccine requirements or make it easier for pet owners to seek exemption” apple.news/A27zgxwX1T_2...
Here's Why Fewer People Are Vaccinating Their Pets — TIME
Veterinarians are encountering more vaccine-hesitant pet parents who are influenced by misinformation spreading online.
apple.news
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 AM
“worries that lawmakers will similarly politicize pet vaccines and take action to roll back rabies vaccine requirements or make it easier for pet owners to seek exemption” apple.news/A27zgxwX1T_2...
At about 6:25 PM I’ll be discussing the latest on influenza, including a mismatch strain on @cbsnews.com. Watch live here www.cbsnews.com/live/
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November 13, 2025 at 11:21 PM
At about 6:25 PM I’ll be discussing the latest on influenza, including a mismatch strain on @cbsnews.com. Watch live here www.cbsnews.com/live/
“The study authors note that over 95% of milk in Pakistan is consumed in its raw form.” www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobia...
Pakistani study finds high levels of drug-resistant bacteria in raw milk samples
Half of the Staphylococcus epidermidis isolates found in raw milk from dairy cattle and sheep were multidrug resistant.
www.cidrap.umn.edu
November 13, 2025 at 11:14 PM
“The study authors note that over 95% of milk in Pakistan is consumed in its raw form.” www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobia...
“When watchful waiting was utilized, clinical outcomes were favorable as evidenced by the infrequent need for a new antibiotic prescription in the 30 days after the index visit,"
www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobia...
www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobia...
Study supports wider use of watchful waiting for kids' ear infections
Among more than 140,000 visits for ear infection, only 15% used watchful waiting, but treatment failure rates were low and similar to those for children who received antibiotics immediately.
www.cidrap.umn.edu
November 13, 2025 at 11:13 PM
“When watchful waiting was utilized, clinical outcomes were favorable as evidenced by the infrequent need for a new antibiotic prescription in the 30 days after the index visit,"
www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobia...
www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobia...
“8 suspected cases of viral hemorrhagic fever of unidentified cause in Ethiopia have prompted the WHO to dispatch a team of responders and deliver medical supplies to the southern part of the country, near its border with South Sudan” www.cidrap.umn.edu/viral-hemorr...
WHO deploys aid to Ethiopia after 8 suspected cases of viral hemorrhagic fever reported
Ethiopian health authorities are ramping up their response and conducting lab tests to identify the cause of the infection and stop further transmission.
www.cidrap.umn.edu
November 13, 2025 at 11:12 PM
“8 suspected cases of viral hemorrhagic fever of unidentified cause in Ethiopia have prompted the WHO to dispatch a team of responders and deliver medical supplies to the southern part of the country, near its border with South Sudan” www.cidrap.umn.edu/viral-hemorr...
“Eighty-seven percent of measles cases are outbreak-associated, and there have been 45 US outbreaks in 2025.” www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/42-n...
With 42 news measles cases, US total tops 1,700
Last year the US had 285 measles cases.
www.cidrap.umn.edu
November 13, 2025 at 11:11 PM
“Eighty-seven percent of measles cases are outbreak-associated, and there have been 45 US outbreaks in 2025.” www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/42-n...