Tag: Infectious Diseases

First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu Hospitalization in LouisianaA person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu, marking the first severe case of the illness in the United States. The Centers...

Study: Bird Flu Can Infect Horses UndetectedBird flu can infect horses without showing any symptoms, according to a recent study conducted by scientists at the University of Glasgow. The findings, published in the journal...

Key Differences Between Colds and the FluHave you ever wondered how to tell the difference between a common cold and the flu? These two respiratory infections may share similar symptoms, but there are crucial...

Gene Mutation Enables Human Spread of H5N1: Study ResultsA groundbreaking study has revealed that a single gene mutation in the H5N1 bird flu virus could potentially enable its spread among humans, raising concerns about...

Scientists Discover a Single Mutation Could Enhance Bird Flu Virus Binding to Human CellsIn a groundbreaking study published today in Science, researchers have unearthed a startling revelation about the H5N1 avian influenza virus currently...

Antarctic Wildlife Faces Grim Reality of Deadly Bird Flu OutbreakBird flu, a deadly H5N1 avian influenza virus, has been making its presence felt across various ecosystems globally, leaving a trail of devastation in its...

Parasitic worms, also known as nematodes, are a common cause of infection in humans worldwide, leading to symptoms like pain, swelling, and even blindness. Recent research published in the journal Nature Microbiology suggests that...

An outbreak of a dangerous virus called mpox has been declared a public health emergency in Africa by the top health organization on the continent. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa...