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Virology at the University of Washington<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are excited to share that the UW Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology’s Virology, Microbiology, and Molecular Microbiology divisions have officially joined forces to create the new Division of Infectious Diseases Diagnostics. By combining the strengths of three nationally recognized teams, we are building a more collaborative, innovative, and efficient foundation for excellence in infectious disease diagnostics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are updating our website to reflect this transition. Thank you for your patience as we begin this exciting new chapter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the News<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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UW Division of Infectious Disease Diagnostics Identifies First Human H5N5 Influenza Case<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

UW, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Division of Infectious Disease Diagnostics detected an H5 influenza virus in a patient and, through whole-genome sequencing, identified the first-ever documented human case of influenza A(H5N5). Read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Virology Offering Monkeypox Testing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

King County has seen over 500 probable and confirmed cases of Monkeypox as of July, 2022. Healthcare providers can order UW Virology Monkeypox testing here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monkeypox is a rare viral illness that can begin with flu-like symptoms and swelling of the lymph nodes followed by a rash on the face and body or with an isolated rash in the genital or groin area, sometimes without other symptoms. Monkeypox is spread through close, direct contact with someone who has the virus or items they have used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People should be alert for the appearance of new rashes characterized by sores, bumps or fluid filled bumps and seek medical evaluation if they develop such a rash. <\/strong>Flu-like symptoms, such as swollen lymph nodes, fever, chills, headaches or muscle aches, exhaustion may occur before a rash or sores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most people recover in 2-4 weeks, but the disease can be serious, especially for immunocompromised people, children, and pregnant women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current King County case numbers can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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UW Virology completed their 5,000,000th Covid PCR<\/a> test since the pandemic began in March of 2020! This milestone is significant for the Seattle-area community and the 150 faculty and 1,500 staff who work in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology<\/a>. Read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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RESPIRATORY VIRAL EPIDEMIOLOGY DATA<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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