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Meet the Hero Doctor Battling the Deadly Rise of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
May 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
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In a new and eye-opening podcast episode, "Tick Alert: Understanding the Escalating Threat of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever," we delve into the urgent and expanding issue of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF), a severe tick-borne disease spread primarily by the ubiquitous brown dog tick.
Across the United States and northern Mexico, RMSF cases are climbing at an alarming rate, posing significant dangers to underserved communities and presenting intricate public health challenges. The rise of this perilous disease demands immediate attention and action.
Join us as we sit down with Dr. Laura Backus, an Assistant Professor of One Health at CalPoly. Dr. Backus's teaching and research focus on the relationship between human, animal, and environmental health, placing her at the forefront of understanding and combating RMSF. She is working tirelessly to uncover the factors driving this concerning increase.
Gain insight into the complexities of RMSF, its impact on vulnerable populations, and the efforts being made to combat this growing threat. Tune in to this critical episode and equip yourself with the knowledge needed to understand and address the escalating danger of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
In a new and eye-opening podcast episode, "Tick Alert: Understanding the Escalating Threat of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever," we delve into the urgent and expanding issue of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF), a severe tick-borne disease spread primarily by the ubiquitous brown dog tick.
Across the United States and northern Mexico, RMSF cases are climbing at an alarming rate, posing significant dangers to underserved communities and presenting intricate public health challenges. The rise of this perilous disease demands immediate attention and action.
Join us as we sit down with Dr. Laura Backus, an Assistant Professor of One Health at CalPoly. Dr. Backus's teaching and research focus on the relationship between human, animal, and environmental health, placing her at the forefront of understanding and combating RMSF. She is working tirelessly to uncover the factors driving this concerning increase.
Gain insight into the complexities of RMSF, its impact on vulnerable populations, and the efforts being made to combat this growing threat. Tune in to this critical episode and equip yourself with the knowledge needed to understand and address the escalating danger of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
Released:
May 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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