department of medical microbiology and infectious diseases News Archive

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CBC Manitoba: Province warns of 5 confirmed measles cases in southern Manitoba, connected to Ontario outbreak
February 6, 2025 —
Public health is notifying people who attended specific locations where they may have been exposed

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CBC Manitoba: Getting the facts about respiratory viruses
January 10, 2025 —
Getting the facts about respiratory viruses

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Listening to Experience
January 8, 2025 —
When Dr. Zulma Rueda was studying tuberculosis (TB) transmission in Colombian prisons as part of her PhD research 14 years ago, some prisoners approached her.

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The Telegraph: Into the unknown: Crack WHO team journeys deep into the Congo to identify mystery killer
December 9, 2024 —
Into the unknown: Crack WHO team journeys deep into the Congo to identify mystery killer

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Global News: First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed in Manitoba
November 23, 2024 —
First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed in Manitoba

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The Washington Post: CDC warns of infection spread via body lice in homeless populations
November 21, 2024 —
CDC warns of infection spread via body lice in homeless populations

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Winnipeg Free Press: Manitoba urged to protect all newborns against RSV with antibody shots
November 8, 2024 —
Manitoba urged to protect all newborns against RSV with antibody shots

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Medscape: Canada’s First Nations Communities Call for Clean Water
September 23, 2024 —
Canada's First Nations Communities Call for Clean Water

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CTV News: Canada to donate up to 200,000 vaccine doses to combat mpox outbreaks in Africa
September 13, 2024 —
Canada to donate up to 200,000 vaccine doses to combat mpox outbreaks in Africa

Research and International
Introducing the 2024 Falling Walls Lab Manitoba winners
September 12, 2024 —
Twelve contestants presented their groundbreaking ideas at the Falling Walls Lab Manitoba competition.