Tag: Infectious Diseases
Developing an Effective Norovirus Vaccine: Progress and Prospects
Norovirus, the dreaded stomach bug, has been wreaking havoc this winter with its sudden onset of gastrointestinal distress. Unlike the flu or COVID-19, there...
Preparing for Potential Bird Flu Outbreak in U.S.
In the midst of political turmoil and ongoing pandemic concerns, the threat of a potential bird flu outbreak looms large, with implications that extend...
First Human Bird Flu Death in U.S.: Should You Be Worried?
First Human Bird Flu Death in U.S.: Should You Be Worried?Louisiana has reported the first U.S. fatality from avian influenza. Most of the country’s...
First Confirmed Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in the United States
First Confirmed Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in the United StatesIn a tragic turn of events, a person in Louisiana who was hospitalized with...
Understanding Bird Flu Virus Mutations in Severe Patients: Implications & Risks
Genetic Mutations in Bird Flu Virus Samples from Hospitalized Patient
Samples taken from a hospitalized patient in Louisiana have revealed genetic mutations in the H5N1...
First Case of Severe Bird Flu Confirmed in U.S. by CDC: H5N1 Update
Louisiana Reports First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in U.S.Louisiana has recently reported the first severe case of H5N1 avian influenza in the...
First Severe Case of H5N1 Hospitalization in Louisiana: What You Need to Know
First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu Hospitalization in LouisianaA person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu, marking the first severe...
Study: Undetected Spread of Bird Flu to Horses
Study: Bird Flu Can Infect Horses UndetectedBird flu can infect horses without showing any symptoms, according to a recent study conducted by scientists at...
Cold vs Flu: Key Differences and Symptoms to Know
Key Differences Between Colds and the FluHave you ever wondered how to tell the difference between a common cold and the flu? These two...
Gene Mutation Enables Human Spread of H5N1: Study Results
Gene Mutation Enables Human Spread of H5N1: Study ResultsA groundbreaking study has revealed that a single gene mutation in the H5N1 bird flu virus...