Infectious disease experts warn of crowd-transmitted illnesses at 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Meghan Holohan
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Summary
This article is Part 1 of a two-part series examining infectious disease risks associated with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It highlights a presentation by Dr. Krutika Kuppalli to Texas doctors about potential infectious diseases they may encounter during the event, focusing on what the article calls "diseases of crowds" — illnesses that spread more easily in large gatherings. The piece sets the stage for how public health officials are preparing for these risks.
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This is part 1 in a two-part series on the diseases that may circulate surrounding World Cup events and how public health officials have prepared for them
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