Isolated by mountains along the East African Rift is Lake Tanganyika. More than 400 miles long, it is the continent's deepest ...

As Kerala enters a season conducive to Nipah virus transmission, the Health Department has issued a vigilance directive for ...

In light of Pope Francis’ pneumonia diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious ...

The CSIC-UNESPA scientific expedition has been underway since last January with the aim of monitoring the presence of the ...

As Kerala enters the season with a potential risk of Nipah virus infection, health authorities have urged people to remain vigilant. Antibodies against the Nipah virus have previously been detected in ...

Kerala braces for a possible Nipah virus outbreak, emphasizing public vigilance. Antibodies have been detected in fruit bats across several districts. Health measures and public awareness are critical ...

Advances in medical sciences have reduced infectious disease mortality, but emerging pathogens pose global health threats.

Camp Hill virus was discovered by looking at tissue samples from short-tailed shrews that were collected in 2021. It’s a new ...

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

Misdiagnosis of early HIV infection is common. If you think you have HIV, speak with your health care provider about being tested. HIV can be diagnosed using a blood test. Some tests may not be able ...

This guide includes an overview of practices for the prevention and management of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI ... enhance the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus ...