What’s Causing Outbreaks of Preventable Infectious Diseases: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. - podcast episode cover

What’s Causing Outbreaks of Preventable Infectious Diseases: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D.

Nov 07, 202411 minEp. 333
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Episode description

In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, to discuss recent outbreaks in vaccine-preventable diseases.  

Specific topics of discussion include:

  • Recent increases in outbreaks of infectious diseases, such as pertussis, measles, and polio. 
  • The serious side effects of the diseases. 
  • What’s fueling the resurgence of these diseases.
  • Testing options for infectious diseases and resources for physicians.


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