# Infectiousness on The No Agenda Show Infectiousness comes up in 21 chapters across 20 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2014 to May 2026. - **Chapters:** 21 - **Episodes:** 20 - **Discussed:** October 2014 – May 2026 - **Related topics:** [Pcr Test](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pcr-test.md), [Public Health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md), [Anthony Fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [Bill Gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [Cycle Threshold](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cycle-threshold.md), [Conspiracy Theories](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theories.md), [Ebola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebola.md), [Masks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masks.md), [Michael Osterholm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-osterholm.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 21 ### Michael Osterholm on Hantavirus Risks and Transmission - **Episode:** [1867: Transmission Window](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-10 - **Time:** 19:45–27:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window/chapter/michael-osterholm-on-hantavirus-risks-and-transmission.md Dr. Michael Osterholm appeared on CBS to discuss recent Hantavirus concerns, emphasizing that it is not a coronavirus and has limited person-to-person transmission. He noted that while the "Andes strain" from South America can be more dangerous, the current risk is low, and standard monitoring of symptoms and temperature is sufficient for containment. Keywords: [hantavirus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hantavirus.md), [michael osterholm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-osterholm.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [n95 masks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/n95-masks.md), andes strain, [infectious disease](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infectious-disease.md) ### Walking Pneumonia Spike, Mycoplasma Bacteria in Toddlers - **Episode:** [1723: Quademic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1723-quademic.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-22 - **Time:** 45:27–50:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1723-quademic/chapter/walking-pneumonia-spike-mycoplasma-bacteria-in-toddlers.md The CDC is tracking an uptick in "walking pneumonia," caused by Mycoplasma bacteria, particularly among toddlers and school-aged children. Dr. Donald Dunford explains that the illness typically follows a three-to-five-year cycle, which was disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hosts remain skeptical of the "contagiousness" narrative being used to drive pediatric medical visits. Keywords: walking pneumonia, mycoplasma, [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [toddlers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toddlers.md), [infectious disease](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infectious-disease.md) ### Bill Gates on Conspiracy Theories and Polarized Elections - **Episode:** [1722: This Actually Happened!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-19 - **Time:** 2:35:23–2:36:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1722-this-actually-happened/chapter/bill-gates-on-conspiracy-theories-and-polarized-elections.md Bill Gates discussed the "unfortunate" rise of conspiracy theories during the pandemic, noting that they discourage people from wearing masks or seeking vaccines. He observed that the confluence of social media and a polarized U.S. election has elevated these ideas to an unexpected level. Gates expressed surprise at becoming a target of such theories after years of working on infectious diseases in relative obscurity. Keywords: [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [conspiracy theories](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theories.md), [2020 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-election.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [infectious disease](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infectious-disease.md) ### Measles Outbreak Alarm, CDC Vaccination Push - **Episode:** [1652: Ashkenormativity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1652-ashkenormativity.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-18 - **Time:** 2:32:54–2:36:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1652-ashkenormativity/chapter/measles-outbreak-alarm-cdc-vaccination-push.md The CDC is reporting a "17-fold" increase in measles cases in 2024, though the total number of cases remains relatively low at 121. Public health officials are using the uptick to push for two-dose vaccinations, particularly for children. Skeptics point out that there have been no reported deaths from measles in the U.S. recently and question the "alarming" nature of the media coverage. Keywords: [measles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/measles.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [vaccination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccination.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md), [infectious disease](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infectious-disease.md) ### Anthony Fauci, Virus Variant Transmission Comments - **Episode:** [1309: Vaxsaline](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1309-vaxsaline.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-07 - **Time:** 26:32–29:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1309-vaxsaline/chapter/anthony-fauci-virus-variant-transmission-comments.md Anthony Fauci discusses the new COVID-19 variant detected in London, noting that while it appears more transmissible, it does not seem to make people sicker. The hosts critique Fauci's phrasing that the mutation makes the virus "better" at transmitting and his subsequent comment that masks are the most effective tool to "fight the vaccine." Keywords: [anthony fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), stone temple pilots, [mutations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mutations.md), [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md), [infectiousness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infectiousness.md), [masks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masks.md) ### Dr. Michael Osterholm, Long COVID Diagnosis - **Episode:** [1572: Chop Shop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1572-chop-shop.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-13 - **Time:** 32:57–35:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1572-chop-shop/chapter/dr-michael-osterholm-long-covid-diagnosis.md Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, revealed he is suffering from long COVID. Known as "Dr. Doom" for his pandemic predictions, Osterholm reported significant respiratory issues and an inability to perform athletic activities. The diagnosis comes three years into the pandemic for the prominent public health advisor. Keywords: [michael osterholm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-osterholm.md), [long covid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/long-covid.md), [university of minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-minnesota.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [infectious disease](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infectious-disease.md) ### South Korea Manhunt, Missing Chinese National - **Episode:** [1518: Q-Yoga](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1518-q-yoga.md) - **Published:** 2023-01-05 - **Time:** 1:26:10–1:28:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1518-q-yoga/chapter/south-korea-manhunt-missing-chinese-national.md South Korean authorities launched a manhunt for a Chinese national who tested positive for COVID-19 upon arrival at Incheon Airport and escaped from a quarantine facility. The individual faces up to a year in prison or a 10 million won fine for violating the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act. Over 20% of travelers arriving from China in early January have tested positive for the virus. Keywords: [south korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-korea.md), incheon, [quarantine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quarantine.md), [manhunt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manhunt.md), infectious disease act ### Bill Gates on Childhood Mortality and Vaccines - **Episode:** [1487: Si Senor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1487-si-senor.md) - **Published:** 2022-09-18 - **Time:** 2:02:26–2:05:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1487-si-senor/chapter/bill-gates-on-childhood-mortality-and-vaccines.md Bill Gates released a video discussing the reduction of childhood deaths under age five from 20 million in 1950 to under 5 million today. He emphasizes that 82% of these deaths are due to infectious diseases and advocates for expanded vaccine distribution and better sanitation in developing nations. Keywords: [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), childhood mortality, [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md), [infectious disease](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infectious-disease.md), [global health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-health.md) ### Nigeria, Monkeypox Origins, 2017 Outbreak Investigation - **Episode:** [1473: Meth Raging](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1473-meth-raging.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-31 - **Time:** 15:31–20:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1473-meth-raging/chapter/nigeria-monkeypox-origins-2017-outbreak-investigation.md An NPR investigative report features Dr. Dimer Ogoina, who identified a strange monkeypox outbreak in Nigeria in 2017. Unlike historical cases involving children and animal contact, this outbreak primarily affected middle-class men in urban centers. The report highlights that the physical manifestation of the disease shifted from faces and extremities to genital lesions, suggesting a change in transmission patterns. Keywords: [nigeria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigeria.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), dimer ogoina, [monkeypox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monkeypox.md), [infectious disease](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infectious-disease.md), skin lesions, genital pox ### Medical Case Study, Restless Anal Syndrome Post-COVID - **Episode:** [1386: Frankenjab](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1386-frankenjab.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-30 - **Time:** 1:26:41–1:29:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1386-frankenjab/chapter/medical-case-study-restless-anal-syndrome-post-covid.md A case report published in BMC Infectious Diseases describes a variant of restless leg syndrome affecting the anal region of a patient following a COVID-19 infection. The patient reported deep anal discomfort that improved with exercise but worsened at rest. Despite the humorous name, the condition was documented as a legitimate neurological after-effect of the virus. Keywords: bmc infectious diseases, restless anal syndrome, [restless leg syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/restless-leg-syndrome.md), [medical journals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-journals.md) ### Lee Riley, Infectious Disease Pandemic Lessons - **Episode:** [1348: Belching Freon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1348-belching-freon.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-20 - **Time:** 2:16:49–2:20:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1348-belching-freon/chapter/lee-riley-infectious-disease-pandemic-lessons.md Professor Lee Riley told infectious disease students that public health is the only thing preventing the "complete collapse of the world order." He urged graduates not to return to a "pre-pandemic normal," but instead to use their positions to address health disparities and reshape the public health system permanently. Keywords: lee riley, [infectious disease](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infectious-disease.md), [pandemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic.md), [world order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-order.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md) ### Remdesivir Mortality Data, PCR False Positives - **Episode:** [1295: Shred and Burn](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1295-shred-and-burn.md) - **Published:** 2020-11-16 - **Time:** 36:32–39:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1295-shred-and-burn/chapter/remdesivir-mortality-data-pcr-false-positives.md Reports from multi-hospital systems suggest an increase in mortality rates following the approval and use of Remdesivir. Additionally, a medical analysis using Bayes' Theorem indicates that PCR tests may have a false-positive rate as high as 90% in certain scenarios. This suggests that a positive test does not necessarily equate to an infectious individual. Keywords: [remdesivir](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/remdesivir.md), [pcr test](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pcr-test.md), bayes theorem, [medical data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-data.md), [infectiousness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infectiousness.md) ### WRAL Investigation, PCR Cycle Thresholds and Case Inflation - **Episode:** [1290: Hairy Legs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1290-hairy-legs.md) - **Published:** 2020-10-31 - **Time:** 3:02–7:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1290-hairy-legs/chapter/wral-investigation-pcr-cycle-thresholds-and-case-inflation.md A detailed report from WRAL in North Carolina investigates how high cycle thresholds in PCR testing lead to inflated case numbers. Experts from Oxford and Duke University explain that tests cycled 35 to 40 times can detect dead RNA from old infections rather than active, infectious virus. The report suggests that a threshold of 25 cycles is a more accurate measure of whether a person is actually contagious. Keywords: wral, [north carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-carolina.md), [pcr test](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pcr-test.md), [cycle threshold](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cycle-threshold.md), rna shedding, [infectiousness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infectiousness.md) ### Anthony Fauci, 2020 Virology Podcast, PCR Cycle Standards - **Episode:** [1290: Hairy Legs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1290-hairy-legs.md) - **Published:** 2020-10-31 - **Time:** 7:30–10:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1290-hairy-legs/chapter/anthony-fauci-2020-virology-podcast-pcr-cycle-standards.md A July 2020 clip from the "This Week in Virology" podcast features Dr. Anthony Fauci discussing PCR cycle thresholds. Fauci states that a cycle threshold of 35 or more makes the chances of the virus being replication-competent "minuscule" and refers to such results as "dead nucleotides." Despite this admission, standard lab results often fail to disclose the cycle count to patients, which is criticized as a lack of transparency. Keywords: [anthony fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [virology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virology.md), [pcr test](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pcr-test.md), [cycle threshold](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cycle-threshold.md), nucleotides, [infectiousness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infectiousness.md) ### PCR Test Accuracy and RNA Shedding - **Episode:** [1276: Standard Man](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1276-standard-man.md) - **Published:** 2020-09-10 - **Time:** 28:51–32:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1276-standard-man/chapter/pcr-test-accuracy-and-rna-shedding.md Professor Carl Hennigan of the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine explains that high cycle thresholds in PCR testing can lead to positive results in non-infectious individuals. Because the test amplifies small fragments of RNA, people may test positive for up to 78 days after the virus is no longer active. A nurse in Quebec reportedly tested positive eight times despite being asymptomatic, highlighting the flaws in using PCR as a sole metric for public health policy. Keywords: [pcr test](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pcr-test.md), carl hennigan, [rna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rna.md), [infectiousness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infectiousness.md), [cycle threshold](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cycle-threshold.md) ### Bill Gates, Conspiracy Theories, and Pandemic Preparedness - **Episode:** [1271: 3 Screws](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1271-3-screws.md) - **Published:** 2020-08-23 - **Time:** 9:56–14:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1271-3-screws/chapter/bill-gates-conspiracy-theories-and-pandemic-preparedness.md Bill Gates addresses conspiracy theories circulating on social media, dismissing them as ad hominem attacks that hinder public health efforts like mask-wearing. Gates expresses surprise at being a focal point of pandemic-related discourse given his foundation's long-term focus on infectious diseases in developing nations. He suggests the confluence of the pandemic and the U.S. election has amplified misinformation. Keywords: [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [conspiracy theories](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theories.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [infectious disease](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infectious-disease.md), [masks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masks.md) ### Dr. Anthony Fauci's 2017 "Surprise Outbreak" Prediction - **Episode:** [1231: Mask QR Raid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1231-mask-qr-raid.md) - **Published:** 2020-04-09 - **Time:** 37:25–39:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1231-mask-qr-raid/chapter/dr-anthony-fauci-s-2017-surprise-outbreak-prediction.md A 2017 recording from George Washington University features Dr. Anthony Fauci predicting that the next administration would face a "surprise outbreak" of infectious disease. Fauci cites his 32-year history as the director of NIAID as the basis for his certainty that every administration faces such challenges. The phrasing is scrutinized for its seemingly prophetic nature regarding the current global health crisis. Keywords: [anthony fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [niaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/niaid.md), [george washington university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-washington-university.md), surprise outbreak, [infectious disease](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infectious-disease.md) ### Oxford University Press Study on L and S Coronavirus Strains - **Episode:** [1226: Bat's True!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true.md) - **Published:** 2020-03-22 - **Time:** 5:19–7:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1226-bat-s-true/chapter/oxford-university-press-study-on-l-and-s-coronavirus-strains.md Research published in the Oxford University Press identifies two distinct strains of the coronavirus: the L-strain and the S-strain. The L-strain is described as more lethal and prevalent in the initial Wuhan outbreak, primarily transmitting through unsanitary conditions rather than air. The S-strain is characterized as highly infectious but with milder symptoms, potentially acting as a natural immunizer against the more severe L-strain. Keywords: [oxford university press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oxford-university-press.md), [l-strain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/l-strain.md), [s-strain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/s-strain.md), [wuhan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wuhan.md), [italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md), [feces](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/feces.md), [infectiousness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infectiousness.md) ### Ebola Case Suspected in Sweden - **Episode:** [1103: Act IX](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1103-act-ix.md) - **Published:** 2019-01-15 - **Time:** 1:02:53–1:04:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1103-act-ix/chapter/ebola-case-suspected-in-sweden.md A patient in Sweden was admitted to a hospital with a suspected case of Ebola, sparking concerns about the virus spreading from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The hosts remain skeptical of the reporting, suggesting that Ebola stories are often used to justify international intervention or troop movements. Keywords: [sweden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sweden.md), [ebola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebola.md), [democratic republic of congo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-republic-of-congo.md), [infectious disease](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infectious-disease.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md) ### Caribbean Ebola Jingle and Zika Virus Retrospective - **Episode:** [976: 10th Anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/976-10th-anniversary.md) - **Published:** 2017-10-27 - **Time:** 6:45:06–6:47:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/976-10th-anniversary/chapter/caribbean-ebola-jingle-and-zika-virus-retrospective.md Sir Bill requests the "Caribbean Ebola" jingle, leading to a discussion about past media-driven health scares. The hosts reflect on their previous coverage of the Ebola and Zika outbreaks, questioning why the predicted mass casualties never materialized. 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