First find in the U.S. of jeilongvirus, which can rarely cause serious illness. A cat’s…
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.
Workers developed symptoms after working with infected poultry. In Washington state, four farm workers contracted…
A virus reservoir in the body may explain why some people experience long COVID symptoms.…
A compound in African wormwood shows promise in treating tuberculosis by targeting both active and…
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital discovered that individuals exhibiting a wide range of long…
Researchers at Johns Hopkins found that widespread early use of convalescent plasma during the first…
Babesiosis, a tick-borne disease similar to malaria, is increasing across the U.S., with a significant…
Researchers have developed a peptoid-based antiviral therapy that mimics the immune system to target viruses…
Researchers are developing a new generation of antiviral drugs that target the membranes of viruses…
Researchers have developed MED6-189, a new drug effective against drug-sensitive and drug-resistant strains of human…
Researchers at The Pirbright Institute have discovered that current global strategies to control bird flu…
Research indicates that the food-stealing behavior of some seabirds may be a key factor in…
Cases of Valley fever typically reach their highest levels between September and November. Drought conditions…
UC Santa Barbara scientists found that Aedes aegypti mosquitoes use infrared radiation, in addition to…
Researchers have identified key symptoms of long COVID in children and adolescents, helping to define…
Research shows that wood has natural antiviral properties effective against viruses such as the coronavirus,…
Researchers have discovered that male Anopheles coluzzii mosquitoes, significant carriers of malaria, are drawn to…
Research reveals an electric current in the gut that can attract pathogens such as Salmonella.…