Researchers suggest ways to address challenges associated with measuring direct and indirect deaths attributable to…
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.
Since the start of the pandemic, scientists have learned that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes…
Team led by Houston Methodist addresses need for quick, easy tests to screen plasma donors.…
Researchers detected an unexpected 50% increase in patients presenting with respiratory illnesses at UCLA Health…
FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science Visualization study illustrates why face shields alone don’t…
Study shows cats are fighting off the virus with naturally developed antibodies — however they…
The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and diclofenac, is not associated…
New study finds customers buying home testing kits for COVID were often misled by third-party…
Coronavirus patients recover faster if they undergo rehabilitation as soon as possible after coming off…
A group of scientists have detected genetic material from SARS-CoV-2 in untreated wastewater samples collected…
Contract tracing apps used to reduce the spread of COVID-19 are unlikely to be effective…
Over the past few months, a number of drugs have been under investigation to treat…
In a retrospective study of patients tested for COVID-19, researchers at the University of Chicago…
As the flu season approaches, a strained public health system may have a surprising ally…
Study to test Eli Lilly and Company’s LY-CoV555, a human monoclonal antibody against the SARS-CoV-2…
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified a small neutralizing antibody, a so-called nanobody,…
“Hotspots” of Coronavirus Infections in Human Bodies An infection with the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) can…
Especially in settings where personal protective equipment, or PPE, is in short supply, intubation —…