In today's interconnected world, infectious diseases pose an escalating threat, as demonstrated by the coronavirus pandemic ...

Mar. 3, 2025 — As highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza continues to spread in the U.S., posing serious threats to dairy and poultry farms, both farmers and public health experts need better ...

Influenza virus is an infectious agent belonging to the virus family Orthomyxoviridae that causes a respiratory tract infection (influenza or 'flu') in vertebrates. There are three main species ...

As scientists, we often think we understand a virus—its structure, its tricks, the way it moves through the body. But every ...

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to ...

Apr. 4, 2025 — Low vaccination rates for influenza viruses and the lack of an HSV vaccine underscore the need for a new approach to reduce viral transmission. Researchers have now used a ...

Severe acute respiratory disease coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2, formerly 2019-nCoV) is a novel coronavirus that has rapidly disseminated worldwide, causing the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic ...

Haemophilus influenzae (Hi) disease is caused by a bacterial infection. The illness can range from mild to severe. Despite its name, Haemophilus influenzae has nothing to do with the influenza virus ...

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) is a disease that can cause complications, including meningitis, pneumonia, or a bloodstream infection. Hib is particularly dangerous for young children. Symptoms ...

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