Real-time global public health surveillance of emerging infectious disease threats. Founded by @johnbrownstein and @clarkfreifeld @BostonChildrens @epidemico
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24 Apr 2025
Thrilled to be apart of this collaboration - beta version of @beacon_bio launches today!
23 Apr 2025
BEACON is based at @BUCEID and operated in collaboration with @BU_Computing and @healthmap. Check out more information about the program in The Brink article by Jessica Colarossi.
bu.edu/articles/2025/open-so…
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Jun 12
Did you know that the antigen for Malaria was detected in Egyptian remains dating from 3200 and 1304 BC? #FactFriday
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Jun 8
Today's #MysteryMonday is rat lungworm disease, caused by a parasitic worm found in rats known as Angiostrongylus cantonensis. Learn more here: ow.ly/IYYS50Z8cK7
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Jun 8
People can be infected with this disease after eating raw or undercooked snails or slugs. What disease is this? #MysteryMonday
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Jun 5
Did you know that Kawasaki disease, which primarily is diagnosed in children younger than 5 years old, affects boys more than girls? #FactFriday
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Jun 1
Today's #MysteryMonday is smallpox, which was named to differentiate from the "great pox" or syphilis. Learn more here: ow.ly/yCs150Z5IUI
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Jun 1
This disease was named for having smaller eruptive sores than syphilis. What is this disease called? #MysteryMonday
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May 29
Did you know one of the earliest believed treatments of syphilis was using herbal remedies, such as the guaiac tree to rid the disease through intense sweat and diarrhea? #FactFriday
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May 25
Today's #MysteryMonday is Salmonella. Learn more about this year's Salmonella outbreak in geckos here: ow.ly/lsZP50Z3iU2
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May 25
Did you know that geckos and other reptiles can carry this germ in their droppings, even if they look healthy and clean? #MysteryMonday
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May 22
Did you know that the Jamestown Canyon Virus was named after being discovered in mosquitoes in Jamestown Canyon, Colorado? #FactFriday
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May 18
Today's #MysteryMonday is swimmer's ear, or acute otitis externa. Learn more here: ow.ly/xxhz50YZMeP
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May 18
What infection occurs in the outer ear canal? Hint: It shares the name with a common sport #MysteryMonday
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May 15
Did you know that tetanus can be caused by spore-forming bacteria that usually enter your body through broken skin or wounds? #FactFriday
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May 11
Today's #MysteryMonday is Yersinia infection. Learn more about it here: ow.ly/Sv7R50YWB0I
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May 11
One of the most common causes of this disease is eating raw or undercooked pork. What is this disease called? #MysteryMonday
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May 8
Did you know raccoon roundworm is an infectious disease that can be caused by accidentally swallowing microscopic eggs found in raccoons' feces? #FactFriday
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May 4
Today's #MysteryMonday is alpha-gal syndrome. Learn more about it here: ow.ly/2gsL50YTc0Q
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May 4
New on #DiseaseDaily - "Insights in Global.health mpox clade Ib Outbreak Surveillance" - Read it here: ow.ly/N6G350YUG5H
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May 4
This tick-borne disease can lead to an allergy to red meat or other products made from mammals. What is this disease called? #MysteryMonday
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May 1
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 #FactFriday
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