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Low risk of deadly Nipah virus spreading from India, World Health Organization reassures
US cuts broad recommendation for four childhood vaccines including flu, experts warn of risks
Rapid pandemic response: Israeli bio-chip instantly maps antibody defense
Rare case of co-infection: Avian flu and COVID can lead to pneumonia
This case highlights the significance of accurate diagnosis and timely treatment for co-infections involving respiratory viruses.
Revolutionizing infectious disease treatment: A breakthrough in personalized medicine
A Tel Aviv University ‘breakthrough’ discovery could lead to personalized medicine for infectious diseases.
Source of Poland bird flu outbreak among cats remains elusive
While traces of the virus were later found on raw meat eaten by one of the cats, it remains unclear if that is how the cat was infected.
Can a kiss on the lips be fatal for babies?
An expert and mother from Tiny Hearts Education, a company that provides infant care education, explained kisses can cause babies to die thanks to neonatal herpes.
Is your child suffering from stomach pain? Here’s what could be causing it
Kids often complain about stomach pain. In most cases, it's caused by a virus but sometimes, recurrent attacks are symptomatic of other diseases.
'Zombie viruses': Ancient diseases climate change will bring back - explainer
A look at four "zombie" viruses from ancient times set to come out of the permafrost, and one other hidden disease proven to be deadly for humans.
Scientists find evidence of the bubonic plague in Bronze Age England - study
Researchers were able to demonstrate that the plague was present in England well before the widely-known Black Plague outbreak of the Middle Ages.
Bird flu outbreak more virulent than ever recorded - study
While the viruses' risk to humans remains low, the researchers noted only a few amino acid changes are needed for that to change.
Did climate change cause this year's early West Nile Virus outbreak?
Climate change is likely the culprit for mosquitoes arriving earlier, as warming temperatures were seen to impact diseases transmitted by mosquitoes in other places.
Bird flu may change eye color in some birds that survive infection - study
Black irises could be used as a likely indicator of prior infection with avian influenza.