When Adventure Meets Infectious Diseases
From Let's Talk ID by Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)
June 6, 2026 · 25 min
About this episode
Paul Sax discusses travel experiences and health risks with Mike and Denise Reiss.
Paul Sax, MD, FIDSA sits down with comedy-writer, Mike Reiss, and his wife, Denise Reiss, to discuss a lifetime of travel experiences spanning more than 100 countries. From submarine dives and whale sharks to a hospitalization caused by Shigella, they recount remarkable adventures and the health risks that can emerge when exploring the world.
People in this episode
Host: Paul Sax, MD, FIDSA
Guests: Mike Reiss, Denise Reiss
Topics covered
- travel
- infectious diseases
- health risks
- adventure
- personal experiences
Keywords
- travel
- infectious diseases
- health risks
- Shigella
- adventure
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Infectious Diseases Society of America
Places: more than 100 countries
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