Researchers report that the Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, has become more abundant across Illinois…
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.
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…
Wearing Face Masks at Home Might Help Ward Off COVID-19 Spread Among Family Members Wearing…
People with cancer sickened by COVID-19 have a crude death rate of 13%, according to…
More than 8 out of 10 cruise ship passengers testing positive for infection had no…
The evidence shows that cloth masks, particularly those with several layers of cotton cloth, block…
A new review discusses the findings from over 40 studies on coronavirus immunity and what…
UIUC Editor’s note: Health authorities believe COVID-19 spreads by the transmission of respiratory droplets, and…
For some COVID-19 patients, the body’s immune response may be as destructive as the virus…
Retraction: This article has been retracted by 3 of its 4 authors after they were…