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Browsing: Infectious Diseases
Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by pathogenic microorganisms—such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites—that invade and multiply within the body. They can spread through direct contact, contaminated food or water, insect bites, or airborne transmission, affecting individuals and populations worldwide. Research in infectious disease science explores pathogen evolution, immune system responses, antimicrobial resistance, and vaccine development. From global health challenges like influenza, HIV, malaria, and COVID-19 to emerging zoonotic threats, scientists aim to understand how infections arise and spread to develop effective treatments, preventive strategies, and public health interventions that safeguard humanity against future outbreaks.
Researchers have developed a molecule that is, when administered nasally, extremely effective in preventing the…
Rats Are Potential Reservoirs for COVID-19 Variants A new study has demonstrated that rats are…
Culex lactator Spreads in Florida, Raising Concerns Over Disease Risks Another new mosquito species has…
A study of nearly 2,000 patients in Norway showed that patients who reported sleeping less…
The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna mRNA vaccines have played a large role in preventing deaths and…
Climate Change and the Rise of Deadly Bacterial Infections Continued warming of the climate would…
Enhancing Disease Spread Predictions Through Innovative Modeling The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the significance of…
Increasing Threat of Spread of Antimicrobial-resistant Fungus in Healthcare Facilities Candida auris (C. auris), an…
Results from a Scripps Research and UNC team pave the way for a vaccine and…
Persistent chest pain post-COVID may signal longer-term heart risks, even without immediate severe outcomes. Even…
Multi-drug-resistant organisms can be transmitted between healthy dogs and cats and their hospitalized owners. Fortunately,…
New Study Explores Complexity of Decision-Making A recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association…
Preliminary results from a Scripps Research and eMed digital medicine study show an unexpectedly high…
Better sleep could play an important role in the COVID-19 vaccination effort, new research suggests.…
Pancakes won’t turn you into a zombie as in HBO’s ‘The Last of Us,’ but…
Addressing Lingering GI Issues Critical Part of Post-Infection Care People who have had COVID-19 are at increased risk of developing gastrointestinal (GI) disorders…
Long COVID More Than Doubles the Risk of Developing New Cardiac Symptoms Experiencing lasting symptoms months after catching COVID-19, also known as long COVID, was found…