Should we be worried about bird flu, the 'unpredictable shape-shifter?'
Bird flu has decimated poultry flocks and infected cattle herds. The risk to humans is currently low, but that could easily ...
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How Sudan virus binds to human cells
The Sudan virus, a close relative of Ebola, has a fatality rate of 50% but remains poorly understood in terms of how it infects cells. Currently, no approved treatments exist. To address this critical ...
Auburn University’s Medical Director monitoring avian flu, no evidence of human-to-human transmission
With the H5N1 avian influenza virus continuing to spread among poultry and dairy cattle, health officials are monitoring the ...
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Cross-Species Transmission of Viral Infections
In the study of infectious diseases, a critical and complex phenomenon is the transmission of viruses across different host species. Such events can lead to ...
Some viruses prefer mosquitoes to humans, but people get sick anyway. A virologist and entomologist explain why
Humans have an exceptional ability to deal with viruses. In most cases, your immune system is able to fight an infection. On ...
UKHSA 'stay home, wear mask' urgent warning as virus spreads
The UKHSA has noted that COVID symptoms have evolved over time. Many individuals now exhibit cold-like symptoms, but others ...
Britons urged to 'stay home and mask up' in new warning as infections spread
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued the urgent alert on Thursday saying illnesses like Norovirus and the flu were on ...
Urgent 'stay home' and 'wear mask' warning as infections spread
Flu is a viral infection affecting the nose, throat and lungs, mostly during the winter months. It is far worse than an ...