Tom Frieden
What You Need to Know About the Antibiotic-Resistant Superbug That Just Arrived in the US
Public health officials fear the dawning of a post-antibiotic era, and the discovery of a new strain of bacteria in the US is a warning to act before it's too late.
The Latest Drug-Resistant Infection Causes Painful, Bloody Diarrhea
The newest drug-resistant bacteria on the scene is a multidrug-resistant form of Shigella, which causes an ugly form of food poisoning.
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How Ebola Science Should Guide America's New Ebola Czar
Today, Ron Klain officially starts his job as the country's first Ebola Czar. He may not be a scientist himself, but science should guide his policies.
Death of First Ebola Patient in the US Offers Lessons for Hospitals
The death of Thomas Eric Duncan in Dallas has put hospital preparedness in the US to the test, highlighting shortcomings in communications, readiness for outbreaks, and decontamination capabilities.
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