Virus
French patient dies after Shamonda virus detected in human for first time
Shamonda virus is an insect-borne Orthobunyavirus that primarily affects livestock, particularly cattle, and is transmitted by biting midges.
Persistent cough that won't go away: Symptoms, causes, and warning signs
Health Ministry investigating another suspected Ebola case after traveler returns from DR Congo
Scientists use AI to create viruses not found in nature, simultaneously raising alarms, enthusiasm
WHO warns bird flu 'significant concern' as virus spreads between cows
Analyses of viruses found in the cows have so far not found any changes affiliated with transmission between people.
Technion team discovers important adaptive strategy of the microbiome, impacting immune system
The study focused on species of the Bacteroidales order, some of the most abundant species in the human gut microbiome.
Fifteen-year-old teen from Israel's north diagnosed with cave fever
The little tick that bites and sends people to the hospital
Bird flu continues to spread in cows in US, human infected
The CDC stressed that the overall human health risk of the bird flu remains low.
Dairy cows in US sickened by bird flu for first time
Unlike poultry, the cattle do not need to be culled and are expected to make a full recovery.
Goat infected with bird flu in the US for first time
The Minnesota Board of Animal Health noted that the risk to the public is “extremely low.”
Bird flu found on mainland Antarctica for first time ever
Scientists have warned that the impact of the bird flu on Antarctic wildlife could be "immense."
Dozens of cranes killed by bird flu in northern Israel
Avian influenza has affected tens of millions of birds and thousands of mammals worldwide in recent years.
Elderly man first person to die from Alaskapox virus
Symptoms of Alaskapox include lesions - an abnormal or damaged tissue caused by injury, infection, or disease.
Breakthrough CMV vaccine offers hope to pregnant women
The vaccine, known as mRNA-1647, utilizes the same technology as Moderna's COVID-19 vaccines.
