An international team of researchers led by McMaster University has found that while higher heat…
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.
Study is a wake-up call for the potential of another such outbreak, as vaccination rates…
According to a study, the number of undetected cases of infected persons differs significantly in…
The virus’s ability to change makes it likely that new human coronaviruses will arise. A…
The clinical presentation of COVID-19 varies from patient to patient and understanding individual genetic susceptibility…
The drug acalabrutinib, FDA-approved for the treatment of several types of B cell cancers, improved…
Long-term care facilities (LTCFs) are a major driver of total COVID-19 deaths. Reported today (June…
Clinical trial of those who don’t require hospital admission warranted. A widely available and inexpensive…
Researchers report that the Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, has become more abundant across Illinois…
Meningococci are bacteria that can cause life-threatening meningitis and sepsis. These pathogens use a small…
A study conducted in Sydney during the early epidemic stage of COVID-19 has found an…
A personal, handheld device emitting high-intensity ultraviolet light to disinfect areas by killing the novel…
A Bristol academic has achieved a milestone in statistical/mathematical physics by solving a 100-year-old physics…
Pulmonologist outlines factors that could determine severity of ’20/’21 flu season. As if the COVID-19…
As of late May, COVID-19 has killed more than 325,000 people around the world. Even…
Many people are wondering if that bad cold they had back in February or March…
Three cats infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 spread the virus to three other…
Study outlines key immunological factors underlying COVID-19 disease progression and proposes a range of drugs…