When it comes to the potential of H5N1 avian flu, otherwise known as bird flu, picking up mutations that might lead t ...

“Infectious diseases should be given the same priority ... investigate the rising number of leptospirosis cases and their transmission routes,” he said.

thereby potentially contributing to person-to-person transmission.” Ebola is hemorrhagic disease caused by the Ebola virus, which is endemic in parts of East-Central and West Africa.

To learn more about the recent bird flu outbreaks, we spoke with Asha Shah, MD, director of infectious diseases and epidemiologist at Stamford Hospital.