# Risks Increase as Ticks, Mosquitoes, and Similar Vectors Spread

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Published: 2026-05-28T13:54:19+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, speaks with William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D. , president and CEO of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, about Ebola, hantavirus and takeaways from a recent healthcare conference. Later, she welcomes Elli Theel, Ph.D. , a microbiologist in Mayo Clinic’s Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, to explore vector-borne diseases. Top industry topics (00:04): Dr. Morice highlights key topics from a recent major healthcare conference, including AI and payment reform. Infectious diseases in the news (04:04) : Overview of hantavirus, Ebola, and why laboratory medicine is important during outbreaks. Growing prevalence of vector-borne diseases (06:48) : Insights on the growing prevalence of vector-borne diseases. Testing options (09:45) : Understand the different types of testing available for pathogens and when it is best to use each one. Innovation and discovery (17:05) : Discover emerging pathogens and advances in detection. Protect yourself (19:41): Learn easy ways to protect yourself and your family from vector-borne diseases. Note: Information in this post was accurate at the time of its posting. Resources Forbes: Is hantavirus an emerging threat? What you need to know Vector-borne diseases by geographic region Vector-borne diseases: The right tests for detection and diagnosis Learn the ABCs of ticks

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