Acidic drinks like cola denature COVID test antibodies, creating false positives. Washing the test with…
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.
Flu and RSV cases dropped sharply during the pandemic, likely due to public health measures…
Genetic evidence fails to support COVID-19 lab leak theory; natural origins remain more likely. The…
New Drug Target Found for Future and Current Coronaviruses Scientists are already preparing for a…
The AHA issued new guidance on pediatric myocarditis, including COVID-related cases. Experts reaffirm the importance…
A molecule from chestnut leaves disarms MRSA without killing it, offering a new way to…
COVID-19 drug trials may fail due to late patient enrollment. Early recruitment could drastically improve…
Phone Screen Testing offers a painless, low-cost way to detect COVID-19 from mobile screens, with…
Surgical masks significantly reduce expelled particles during talking or coughing, proving effective even with imperfect…
The stable, mutation-resistant epitopes in SARS-CoV-2 could serve as the foundation for a next-generation T…
Platform could also predict COVID-19 case severity and immunity against variants. Biomedical engineers at Duke…
Influenza A hijacks the body’s protective DAF receptor to amplify immune responses, leading to severe…
Researchers found that Epstein-Barr virus reactivation may be a key cause of long COVID. Epstein-Barr…
Study shows a universal vaccine could be effective against COVID-19, SARS, and other coronavirus-related diseases.…
Study’s findings provide reassurance to individuals with concerns about vaccination. Skin problems such as itchiness,…
Scientists found 15 drug candidates that may block COVID-19 replication and aid future outbreak readiness.…
High-speed sneeze videos reveal that three-layer cloth masks with layered cotton and polyester block droplets…
Scientists now understand the mechanism that leads to platelet activation and clotting. A new lifesaving…