Pat McDonough
@drpatmcd.bsky.social
Based in Finger Lakes NY… clinical microbiologist…. Enteric diseases… Professor Emeritus- Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine…. Trad Music…History…. Food safety…. Genealogy
Emergence and interstate spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) in dairy cattle in the United States | Science www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Emergence and interstate spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) in dairy cattle in the United States
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) viruses cross species barriers and have the potential to cause pandemics. In North America, HPAI A(H5N1) viruses related to the goose/Guangdong 2.3.4.4b hemagg...
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April 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Emergence and interstate spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) in dairy cattle in the United States | Science www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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“As rice is a dietary staple in many parts of the world, these changes could lead to a substantial rise in the global burden of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and other arsenic-related health issues."”
“As rice is a dietary staple in many parts of the world, these changes could lead to a substantial rise in the global burden of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and other arsenic-related health issues."”
Study links climate change to rising arsenic levels in paddy rice, increasing health risks
Climate change may significantly impact arsenic levels in paddy rice, a staple food for millions across Asia, reveals a new study from Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. The resear...
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April 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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“As rice is a dietary staple in many parts of the world, these changes could lead to a substantial rise in the global burden of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and other arsenic-related health issues."”
“As rice is a dietary staple in many parts of the world, these changes could lead to a substantial rise in the global burden of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and other arsenic-related health issues."”
Timing is key in using hormonal therapy to stave off dementia, research shows | Here
March 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Timing is key in using hormonal therapy to stave off dementia, research shows | Here
“Recent surveillance data reveal that resistance to commonly used antimicrobials — such as ampicillin, tetracyclines, and sulfonamides— remains persistently high in both humans and animals for key pathogens including Salmonella and Campylobacter.
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Bacteria resistant to key antimicrobials still routinely found in humans and animals
Resistance to commonly used antimicrobials remains persistently high in both humans and animals for Salmonella and Campylobacter, according to the latest EFSA and ECDC report on AMR.
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March 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
“Recent surveillance data reveal that resistance to commonly used antimicrobials — such as ampicillin, tetracyclines, and sulfonamides— remains persistently high in both humans and animals for key pathogens including Salmonella and Campylobacter.
www.efsa.europa.eu/en/news/bact...
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It’s closer each day… highlights the role of surveillance and transparent reporting…
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Bird flu concerns in NYC area prompt temporary shutdown of all live poultry markets, Hochul says
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a weeklong shutdown of all live poultry markets in New York City, Westchester County and on Long Island in an effort to thwart transmission of bird flu.
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February 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
It’s closer each day… highlights the role of surveillance and transparent reporting…
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Cat-human and human-cat H5N1 transmission in the US?
Had the gag order on the CDC affected this issue?…. Have a look….
www.wormsandgermsblog.com/2025/02/arti...
Had the gag order on the CDC affected this issue?…. Have a look….
www.wormsandgermsblog.com/2025/02/arti...
Cat-human and human-cat H5N1 transmission in the US?
Cat-human or human-cat transmission of H5N1 influenza would be concerning but not too surprising. US government suppression of information would be
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February 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Cat-human and human-cat H5N1 transmission in the US?
Had the gag order on the CDC affected this issue?…. Have a look….
www.wormsandgermsblog.com/2025/02/arti...
Had the gag order on the CDC affected this issue?…. Have a look….
www.wormsandgermsblog.com/2025/02/arti...
Paws, claws, and microbes
The hidden world of pet microbiomes
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December 11, 2024 at 2:36 PM
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New 68-case Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers from Mexico
Of 33 people interviewed by health officials, 27 (82%) reported eating cucumbers in the days prior to illness.
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Of 33 people interviewed by health officials, 27 (82%) reported eating cucumbers in the days prior to illness.
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December 2, 2024 at 6:25 PM
New 68-case Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers from Mexico
Of 33 people interviewed by health officials, 27 (82%) reported eating cucumbers in the days prior to illness.
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Photo: Bill Couch / Flickr cc
Of 33 people interviewed by health officials, 27 (82%) reported eating cucumbers in the days prior to illness.
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Photo: Bill Couch / Flickr cc
Reposted by Pat McDonough
UK reports fifth imported mpox case
UK health officials said the overall threat to the UK population remains low.
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UK health officials said the overall threat to the UK population remains low.
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UK reports fifth imported mpox case
UK health officials said the overall threat to the UK population remains low.
www.cidrap.umn.edu
December 2, 2024 at 6:26 PM
UK reports fifth imported mpox case
UK health officials said the overall threat to the UK population remains low.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/m...
UK health officials said the overall threat to the UK population remains low.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/m...
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Beware Listeria grows at refrigerator temperatures @nysdoh.bsky.social
Beware Listeria grows at refrigerator temperatures @nysdoh.bsky.social
Ready-to-eat fruit and vegetable products recalled due to Listeria
Gracie’s Kitchens of New Haven, CT is recalling all ready-to-eat fruit and vegetable products manufactured at the facility from 11/4-11/13/24, because
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December 2, 2024 at 2:24 PM
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Beware Listeria grows at refrigerator temperatures @nysdoh.bsky.social
Beware Listeria grows at refrigerator temperatures @nysdoh.bsky.social
Good program today… raised good discussion points-
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The perks and problems with using offshore wind to slow climate change (Rebroadcast)
Joe Biden wants to power 10 million American homes with offshore wind by the end of the decade.
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November 27, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Good program today… raised good discussion points-
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Reposted by Pat McDonough
Measles cases surged by >20% in 2023 compared w/ 2022, a consequence of “inadequate immunization coverage,” the WHO & CDC said in a joint report. Low vaccination rates worldwide led to ~10.3 million measles cases & 107,500 deaths, mostly among children under age 5 www.nbcnews.com/health/healt....
Measles cases rose to more than 10 million in 2023, WHO and CDC say
The surge in the preventable disease was driven by “inadequate immunization coverage,” the agencies said.
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November 26, 2024 at 1:25 PM
Measles cases surged by >20% in 2023 compared w/ 2022, a consequence of “inadequate immunization coverage,” the WHO & CDC said in a joint report. Low vaccination rates worldwide led to ~10.3 million measles cases & 107,500 deaths, mostly among children under age 5 www.nbcnews.com/health/healt....
Reposted by Pat McDonough
Review and meta-analysis links preconception antibiotic use to reproductive risks
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Exposure to certain antibiotic classes before pregnancy was associated with increased risk of infertility, miscarriage, and congenital malformation.
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Exposure to certain antibiotic classes before pregnancy was associated with increased risk of infertility, miscarriage, and congenital malformation.
November 25, 2024 at 9:58 PM
Review and meta-analysis links preconception antibiotic use to reproductive risks
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Exposure to certain antibiotic classes before pregnancy was associated with increased risk of infertility, miscarriage, and congenital malformation.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
Exposure to certain antibiotic classes before pregnancy was associated with increased risk of infertility, miscarriage, and congenital malformation.
