In today’s interconnected world, the spread of pathogenic microorganisms poses a significant challenge to global public ...

Here’s a look at Zika virus, an illness spread through mosquito bites that can cause birth defects and other neurological defects. Facts Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ...

Researchers review the ever-growing list of human viruses, examining their diversity, transmission pathways, and the urgent ...

It’s not the only illness spreading, either: Wastewater testing also shows high levels of the virus that causes Covid-19 across the country — well above levels seen at the start of winter.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of severe respiratory ... On the one hand, the soluble G protein blocks the TLR3/4-mediated IFN-β production. On the other hand, it also impedes ...

The CDC is reporting high levels of respiratory virus activity across the U.S. While ... Influenza-related ED visits continue to increase, accounting for 5.4% of all visits for the week ending ...

These factors are called the epidemiological triad and include host (the patient), pathogen (here, the 'dengue virus') and the environment. Lastly, the quality of the diagnostic test for dengue ...

“Rainfall creates breeding sites for mosquito eggs and larvae, but this does not immediately result in increased dengue risk,” explained Yacob, adding, “It takes time for these larvae to mature into ...

Because the virus is so contagious, it can spread rapidly, particularly among those living in close quarters ― like a cruise ship or nursing home. That means people living under one roof are all at ...

The Hawai‘i Department of Health has identified a new case of travel-related dengue virus on Oʻahu. This is the first reported case of 2025. The affected traveler was exposed in a country where ...