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.
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Health Ministry investigating another suspected Ebola case after traveler returns from DR Congo
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Bird flu spotted in Israel again as outbreaks intensify globally
Since 2021, Europe and the Americas have been suffering from a nearly continuous outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza.
West Nile virus found to be connected with agriculture and migratory bird routes
West Nile fever is caused by a virus primarily present in birds and transferred to humans through mosquito bites. Those infected typically experience flu-like symptoms.
Israeli-Palestinian cooperation vital to preventing spread of disease in cattle - Hebrew U study
"The high transmission rate between the Palestinian Authority and Israel suggests that preventing Foot and Mouth Disease in both areas is of high interest for both of them.”
Polar bear dies due to bird flu for first time
It's likely the polar bear was infected after scavenging dead birds, according to local officials.
How testing wastewater could help you predict viruses in the future
How the introduction of comprehensive wastewater surveillance could become a part of our normal public health infrastructure.
Scientists warn bird flu likely to spread further in Antarctica
In October, the first ever recorded case of bird flu in the Antarctic region was detected in brown skua birds.
New COVID-19 sub-variant is highly contagious, CDC warns
Winter has come again, and again a combination of the flu with respiratory diseases and a new strain of coronavirus threatens our health.
Bird flu outbreak reported in central Israel
Last week, two outbreaks of H5N1 avian influenza were reported in Israel.
Bird flu found at turkey coop in central Israel
The outbreak is the second reported in the past month and the fifth reported in Israel this season.