Childhood vaccinations in the U.S. are falling fast, and the consequences could be dire. A…
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.
Melting Arctic ice increases human and animal interactions, raising the risk of infectious disease spread.…
Parents are encouraged to contact their pediatrician if their child has been exposed to measles…
A chewing gum made from lablab beans may be the next big tool in fighting…
Rats have long been notorious for spreading disease, but a new study reveals just how…
A drug-resistant strain of A. baumannii is spreading in a Malaysian hospital, posing a global…
Bacterial vaginosis has been declared a sexually transmitted infection and can be treated easily with…
Over 160 measles cases in 2024 have raised alarms about vaccine hesitancy and declining immunity,…
An outbreak of tuberculosis (TB), a lung disease often marked by a persistent cough, began…
Mpox, once a rare virus mainly confined to parts of Central Africa, is rapidly evolving…
University of Pittsburgh researchers discovered that a mix of growth factors can rescue cells from…
Nitisinone, a drug for rare diseases, kills mosquitoes when present in human blood and may…
Researchers have identified antibodies that could lead to a broadly protective norovirus vaccine and new…
NIH has launched a human trial for LASSARAB, a dual-purpose vaccine targeting Lassa fever and…
Researchers discovered that targeting S. pyogenes metabolism with a pyruvate dehydrogenase inhibitor reduces tissue damage…
UCSF researchers are the first to confirm that this approach is effective for the patients…
Scientists discovered a way to block hepatitis B infection using an anticancer drug, offering hope…
For years, bacterial vaginosis has been treated as a simple imbalance in the vaginal microbiome,…