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New study in Córdoba, Argentina, found a 67.7% positivity rate for rat hepatitis E virus (R-HEV) in wastewater samples, confirming the presence of this emerging virus in South America. Further investigation of R-HEV circulation in the region is needed. bit.ly/49NHZPI

A review of 27 publications on ocular Lyme disease revealed that uveitis was the most common manifestation (45% of 38 cases). Increased physician awareness and, when feasible, obtaining microbiologic evidence can strengthen diagnosis and epidemiology. bit.ly/4qrGs77

Environmental Pathogens is the January theme for EID journal. You can read the articles and see this issue’s cover image, Self-Portrait by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (Raphael), online now. bit.ly/4tgu6Bl

Infections can sometimes leave people with symptoms that continue, even after treatment. Read EID journal’s latest supplement issue about infection-associated chronic conditions and illnesses: bit.ly/4bNBjSQ

Research using guinea pigs shows Lassa virus can infect reproductive tissues as early as 4 days post-infection, posing risks for sexual and vertical transmission before symptoms appear. Further studies on its impact on reproductive health are needed. bit.ly/3NDBarj

Vertical transmission of congenital neuroinvasive tularemia was diagnosed in a newborn child. Maternal history, serology, and Francisella sp. identified in the mother’s fallopian tube support congenital infection. bit.ly/45rlwp5

New study on mammal exposure among deceased organ donors found that in 2024, an estimated 12 out of 16,989 deceased donors had high-risk exposures. Identifying these risks is crucial to prevent rabies transmission to transplant recipients. bit.ly/49RxD05

Zoonotic infections is the theme for the December issue of EID journal. You can read the articles and view this issue’s cover image, which celebrates the 30th anniversary of the publication of Emerging Infectious Diseases, online now. bit.ly/3Lype9C

A new case report details an unvaccinated U.S. traveler to Switzerland who died from tick-borne encephalitis (TBE). This highlights the need for TBE vaccination and protective measures in endemic areas. bit.ly/49DiBdY

Sporadic cholera outbreaks continue to occur in Haiti. While public health surveillance is challenging, a new space-time analysis may reveal disease spread patterns in high-risk areas in and around Port-au-Prince. bit.ly/4sCPboY

A man in Lesotho with extensively drug-resistant TB was successfully treated after multiple treatment regimens failed. Conflicting testing results underscore the need for further studies to identify more accurate predictive methods for treatment response. bit.ly/3YY8LOT

Neoehrlichia mikurensis, a tick-borne illness from Ixodes ticks, was found in 1.1% of ticks that bit humans in Sweden. This highlights the need to consider N. mikurensis in patients with unexplained symptoms after a tick bite. bit.ly/49hZbLv

A nationwide survey in Israel found evidence of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever virus circulation in 16 beef cattle herds and in ticks. The results emphasize the need for public awareness and health measures to prevent future infections. bit.ly/4qhqk8Z

In Virginia and North Carolina, rainbow snakes have experienced significant mortality linked to snake fungal disease caused by O. ophidiicola. Between 2013-2023, 46 dead snakes were recorded, showing high disease severity and a decline in live individuals. bit.ly/495OM5s

West Nile virus (WNV), primarily spread by Culex mosquitoes, has been detected in Paris, France, with two recent autochthonous cases of WNV encephalitis. Both patients exhibited neurological symptoms and tested positive for WNV. bit.ly/4qCS87x

H. jordaniae infections were detected in 4 patients in Pennsylvania in 2020; 3 out of 4 patients reported leg injuries and freshwater exposure. Environmental testing in 2024 confirmed the bacteria’s presence in rivers identified during patient interviews. bit.ly/4qkrlwB

Vectorborne diseases is the November theme for EID journal. You can read the articles and see this issue’s cover image, May, Making Soap, Washing Sheep, 1870 by Anna Mary Robertson (“Grandma”) Moses (1860–1961), online now. bit.ly/49cDygR

EID’s Editor-in-Chief, Peter Drotman, MD, MPH, retired at the end of November. His long and distinguished career at EID began in 2001, and he has published an impressive 300 issues, covering critical public health emergencies like SARS, H1N1, and COVID-19. bit.ly/3XLRrMG