Tag: virus
West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in the UK for the first time
West Nile virus, a potentially fatal mosquito-borne infection for humans, has recently been detected in the UK for…
Measles virus detected in Houston wastewater before cases were reported
An innovative outbreak detection program has made a groundbreaking discovery by identifying the measles virus in wastewater samples…
Hidden transmission of avian influenza virus H5N1 found in Texas dairy cattle
The emergence and spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) in dairy cattle in the United States…
Finland finds its first giant virus
In a recent study published in eLife, researchers in Finland have discovered the nation's first known giant virus,…
‘We May Be Dealing With an Artificially Engineered Virus’: Hungarian Senior Official Says Outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease in the Country May Be BIOTERRORISM Attack |
The Hungarian government is mobilizing to address the outbreak. Hungary Faces Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak: A Familiar Foe Once…
Blackbird deaths point to looming West Nile Virus threat in the UK
The spread of a deadly virus is causing a decline in blackbird populations across the UK. The Usutu…
What Is HKU5-CoV-2? Scientists Find Bat Virus Similar To COVID-19
Researchers have recently uncovered a new virus called HKU5-CoV-2 that has the ability to enter human cells in…
Marburg Virus Confirmed In Tanzania After Several Deaths
A recent development in Tanzania has confirmed the presence of the deadly Marburg virus in the African country.…
What Is Marburg Virus? Eight Killed In Suspected Outbreak In Tanzania
The Kagera region of Tanzania is currently facing a suspected outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus disease, with…
What is hMPV, the virus spreading through China?
Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) has probably been infecting people for centuriesROGER HARRIS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Recent headlines have sparked concerns…
U.S. records first fatal bird flu case amid growing concerns about virus
The United States has suffered its first fatal case of H5N1 bird flu, a devastating blow that highlights…
What Is The HMPV Virus Surging In China?
Human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, is making headlines as it surges in northern China and other countries around the…