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As summer kicks into full gear and people are spending more time outside, there's one thing on many people's minds—ticks.

The doctor explained how climate changes can trigger viral infections and affect children and elderly people severely.

The signs and symptoms of measles usually start 7–14 days after exposure to the virus, and include rash, fever, a runny nose, cough and conjunctivitis. The rash usually starts on the face or neck, and ...

A TEENAGE girl has died from a brain-swelling bat virus which experts fear could be the ‘next pandemic’. The 18-year-old ...

Parvovirus B19, also known as Fifth Disease or erythema infectiosum, is prevalent in the community, particularly among children.

Hepatitis viruses A to E differ in transmission and severity, ranging from foodborne infections to bloodborne risks. We got in touch with an expert who explains how poor sanitation, contaminated ...

By studying Chikungunya virus, scientists shed light on how immune responses to viral infections may lead to persistent symptoms of autoimmune disease.

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that causes infections like the flu or cold. It affects people of all ages but is more severe in young children, older adults, and those with ...

Favipiravir shows potential in protecting against Chandipura virus, with preclinical studies showing reduced viral load and improved survival rates.

Through experiments in mice infected with a herpes virus, scientists identified an immune system sensor that recognizes viral fragments and activates neurons responsible for pain, independently of ...