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What will be the impact of Germany’s foot-and-mouth disease outbreak?

As Suresh Kuchipudi professor and chair of infectious diseases & microbiology puts it: “The confirmation of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany after nearly 40 years highlights the ongoing threat posed by transboundary infectious diseases.

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Bird flu H5N1 claims first human life in U.S.: 'We remain vigilant'

“Regarding this first human death, it’s important to recognize that this is the only case,” said Suresh Kuchipudi, professor and chair of infectious diseases and microbiology.

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Cats keep catching and spreading a puzzling and deadly disease: Is your cat safe?

The U.S. isn't fully capturing spread in pets like cats, compared to surveillance for livestock and people, said the study’s senior author, Suresh Kuchipudi, professor and chair of infectious diseases and microbiology.