Medscape Commentaries

Food Safety

CDC Expert Commentaries on Medscape are part of a collaboration between CDC and Medscape. They are designed to deliver CDC's authoritative guidance directly to Medscape's physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals. The Division contributes regular Medscape commentaries, including those below.

Listeria: Food Poisoning's Rare but Deadly Germ
February 27, 2012
Dr. Benjamin Silk presents key information on listeriosis in the aftermath of the large 2011 outbreak.

The Major Foodborne Illness Outbreaks of 2011
December 19, 2011
This slideshow highlights outbreaks and other events related to food safety that occurred in 2011. Compiled by Medscape and reviewed by Dr. Robert Tauxe, Deputy Director, CDC's Division of Foodborne, Waterborne and Environmental Diseases, it highlights the role played by CDC and other state and federal agencies in efforts to improve food safety in the US.

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Hold the Raw Sprouts, Please
September 6, 2011
CDC Expert Dr. Rajal Mody discusses the health risks of eating raw sprouts.

Savvy about Salmonella?
July 26, 2011
Vanderbilt University expert Dr. William Schaffner tackles key questions about Salmonella.

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Got Milk? Don't Get Raw Milk! A Cautionary Tale. 
May 16, 2011
CDC expert Dr. Rob Tauxe discusses the dangers of raw milk.

Foodborne Illness: A Handy Overview  
January 24, 2011
CDC expert Dr. Barbara Mahon discusses the serious and widespread nature of foodborne illness.

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Healthy Water

Acanthamoeba Keratitis

To See or Not to See: Shedding New Light on a Potentially Blinding Eye Infection
August 27, 2012
CDC expert Dr. Allison Brown discusses Acanthamoeba keratitis and contact lens safety.

Cholera

When to Consider Cholera
November 14, 2011
CDC Expert Dr. Robert Quick discusses when to consider cholera.

Recreational Water Illness

Talk to Patients About Recreational Water Health Risks
July 18, 2011
CDC expert Michele Hlavsa discusses a common problem - recreational water illnesses.

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Fungus

Mucormycosis: When to Think Fungal Infection
October 3, 2011
CDC Expert Dr. Benjamin Park explains to clinicians when to suspect fungal infections.

Healthy Pets, Healthy People

Pet Turtles Can Make People Sick: Guidance for Clinicians
June 25, 2012
CDC expert Dr. Janell Routh discusses ways certain pet turtles can make people sick, guidance for clinicians, and steps to help protect patients and their families.

Pets Can Make People Sick
August 23, 2011
CDC expert Dr. Casey Barton Behravesh discusses ways certain pets can make people sick and steps to help protect patients and their families.

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