
Real-time global public health surveillance of emerging infectious disease threats. Founded by @johnbrownstein and @clarkfreifeld @BostonChildrens @epidemico
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Thrilled to be apart of this collaboration - beta version of @beacon_bio launches today!
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BEACON is based at @BUCEID and operated in collaboration with @BU_Computing and @healthmap. Check out more information about the program in The Brink article by Jessica Colarossi.
bu.edu/articles/2025/open-so…
Today's #MysteryMonday is Strep Throat. Learn more here: ow.ly/NhfC50XxHLN
This is a bacterial infection in the throat and tonsils that is most common in children 5 through 15 years old. Common symptoms include swelling, redness, and white patches. What is this bacterial infection called? #MysteryMonday
Did you know that spending time in a poorly maintained hot tub can lead to "hot tub rash," an itchy skin infection caused by the germ Pseudomonas aeruginosa? #FactFriday
Today's #MysteryMonday is Cholera. Learn more here: ow.ly/yFHz50ZxLIR
This bacterial infection is transmitted through contaminated water or food and can cause severe diarrhea and dehydration. It is most prevalent in areas with poor sanitation and limited access to clean drinking water. What is this disease called? #MysteryMonday
Did you know that Chikungunya has similar symptoms as dengue and Zika, which often leads to misdiagnosis? #FactFriday
Today's #MysteryMonday is Powassan virus. Learn more here: ow.ly/TYn450XhCyZ
This tick-borne virus is most commonly found in the Northeast and Great Lakes regions of the United States from late spring through mid-fall. What is the virus called? #MysteryMonday
Did you know that a chest cold, also called Acute Bronchitis, happens when the airways in your lungs swell and produce mucus? That's actually what makes you cough! #FactFriday
Today's #MysteryMonday is Whooping cough, also known as pertussis. Learn more here: ow.ly/ajyy50XE2k4
This respiratory illness is caused by a type of bacteria that attaches to cilia lining the upper respiratory tract. The bacteria release toxins, damaging the cilia and causing the airways to swell. What is this respiratory illness called? #MysteryMonday
Did you know that most people in the US who contract typhoid fever are infected while traveling internationally? It is estimated that there are 9.2 million cases of typhoid fever worldwide every year #FactFriday
Today's #MysteryMonday is Oropouche virus. Learn more here: ow.ly/hxfT50XrUpW
This virus is primarily spread to people through infected biting midges. What is the disease called? #MysteryMonday
Did you know that hypothermia can occur even at temperatures above 40°F if a person becomes chilled from rain, sweat, or submersion in cold water? #FactFriday
Today's #MysteryMonday is Cholera. Learn more here: ow.ly/yFHz50ZxLIR
This bacterial infection is transmitted through contaminated water or food and can cause severe diarrhea and dehydration. It is most prevalent in areas with poor sanitation and limited access to clean drinking water. What is this disease called? #MysteryMonday
Did you know that Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE) is a rare but potentially severe mosquito-borne virus that can cause brain inflammation in humans and horses? #FactFriday
Today's #MysteryMonday is Toxoplasmosis. Learn more here: ow.ly/oSNL50W7kRs
This parasitic infection is often contracted by ingesting undercooked, contaminated meat or through exposure to infected cat feces. It usually causes mild symptoms, but can be serious for pregnant people and those with weakened immune systems. What is this disease? #MysteryMonday
