In light of the ongoing global spread of the H5N1 avian influenza, U.S. public health…
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.
Over 200 million individuals aged 15–49 likely experienced at least one symptomatic outbreak in 2020,…
Stanford Medicine researchers have developed a new method for influenza vaccination that encourages a robust…
Syphilis originated in the Americas before Columbus’s arrival, and European colonialism facilitated its global spread…
A live-attenuated vaccine currently in development has demonstrated safety and 100% efficacy against the Lassa…
Long COVID, affecting 5-10% of COVID-19 patients, might be caused by the enduring presence of…
Host genetics play a significant role in shaping immune responses to different strains in the…
Researchers have identified a link between chronic cytomegalovirus infections in the gut and Alzheimer’s disease…
Researchers at UC San Diego have identified a key mechanism by which Staphylococcus aureus evades…
A new nano-vaccine developed by TAU and the University of Lisbon offers a needle-free, room-temperature-storable…
In a significant advancement, a modified darobactin compound has shown promise in treating drug-resistant bacterial…
New research from Emory University reveals that nasal autoantibodies in COVID-19 patients may help predict…
According to a new study, cases of babesiosis rose by an average of 9% annually…
Scientists have discovered that a type of bacteria, Asaia, accelerates the growth of Aedes aegypti…
University of Queensland researchers have found that inflammatory proteins may be responsible for the lingering…
A new human skin atlas and skin organoid could revolutionize treatments for skin disorders and…
A Texas case of H5N1 in a dairy worker revealed a virus capable of fatal…
Some antiviral drugs demonstrate high effectiveness against bovine H5N1. A recent study published in Nature…