Contagion: An Infectious Diseases Podcast
IDPodcasts' infectious diseases audio podcast series breaks tradition from the speaker-audience video format that the long running platform has been producing for its worldwide audience since 2007. Epidemiologists and Infectious Diseases Specialists Drs. Vivian Vega and Jackie Sherbuk discuss important infectious diseases subjects around a central theme in an entertaining, engaging and interactive format meant for all audiences. Contagion also features contributions from the USF Division of Infectious Diseases many faculty and invited guests.
Episodes
A preview of our podcast series from our hosts, Drs. Vivian Vega and Dr. Jackie Sherbuk
In 2007, Australian former pro tennis player, former World No. 1 in doubles and US Open singles champion, Sam Stosur was at the top of her game, before succumbing to a mysterious illness that left her unable to play--with prolonged fatigue, severe headaches, chest pains, and weakness. She struggled for months before seeing an infectious diseases (ID) specialist who ultimately diagnosed her with a tick-borne illness. Sam tells her o...
In our inaugural episode, show hosts Drs. Vivian Vega and Jackie Sherbuk discuss the upcoming Summer travel season and important infections spread by contact with water. Vibrio vulnificus is a potentially deadly illness spreading in the U.S. due to climate change that peaks in the hottest summer months. Vivian discusses risk factors for exposure and how vulnerable individuals can stay safe. Next, Jackie shares three limericks tied ...
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