National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center
Working together to increase the capability of the U.S. public health and health care systems to safely and effectively manage special pathogens.
Resources for Marburg Virus Disease
Rwandan health authorities are intensifying outbreak control efforts following the detection of Marburg virus disease (MVD), with 62 cases confirmed and 15 deaths reported currently. MVD is a rare, severe viral hemorrhagic fever similar to Ebola. To date, no cases of MVD related to this outbreak have been reported in the United States, and the anticipated risk of Marburg virus disease to the general population in the United States is low. However, health care workers in the United States should be on the lookout for potential cases of MVD. Review NETEC’s resources for MVD, including the Health Care Facility Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF) Preparedness Checklist and Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (VHFs) Matrix, both available for download at the link below.
Handle with Care: Special Pathogens Waste Management
Join a webinar on Friday, October 25, at 1 p.m. EDT to learn about special pathogens waste management. Waste management is a critical component of caring for patients potentially infected with special pathogens. This webinar will provide insights into properly classifying waste and practical approaches to developing and implementing comprehensive waste management plans. Expert panelists will discuss building strong partnerships with internal teams and external waste vendors for seamless, compliant waste handling. By the end of this session, participants will be better prepared to manage the complexities of special pathogens waste management, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
National Special Pathogens System (NSPS)
COVID-19 exposed serious gaps in the nation’s health care system, leading to the deaths of more than one million Americans and counting. NSPS was designed in response, to prepare the country for the next large-scale outbreak.
Recent News
Marburg Virus Disease FAQs
NETEC has developed a downloadable FAQ template on Marburg virus disease (MVD). This template can be modified and updated by health care facilities for sharing among staff and other partners.
Situation Report: Marburg Virus Detected in Rwanda
Rwanda is experiencing a large outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD), with 27 confirmed cases and nine deaths reported. MVD is a rare, severe viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) similar to Ebola.
Situation Report: Mpox Spreads in Africa
The DRC is experiencing its largest outbreak of clade I MPXV on record and recently the outbreak has spread to neighboring countries, highlighting the need for heightened surveillance and preparedness.
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An article in the Health Security journal describes the German Permanent Working Group of Competence and Treatment Centers for High Consequence Infectious Diseases, known as STAKOB, at @rki_de, Germany’s federal public health institute: https://ow.ly/3zYb50TO0gh
Stop by the NETEC/NSPS booth (#108) at #IDWeek2024! Connect with our experts, including (pictured L-R): Sami Vasistha from @unmc, Dr. Jennifer Garland from @CedarsSinai & Dr. Aneesh Mehta from @EmoryMedicine. While you’re there, spin for a chance to win a NETEC/NSPS Yeti!
NETEC/NSPS experts are presenting at #IDWeek2024! On Thurs. Dr. Aneesh Mehta, NETEC Co-Principal Investigator, Prof. of Medicine & of Surgery, Department of Medicine @emorymedicine presented “The Big Picture: Our National Framework For Caring For Patients With Special Pathogens.”
