Flu expert says bird flu virus may be spread by infected feces blowing in the wind. Dr. Michael Osterholm is a medical ...

RSV is usually contagious for three to eight days. A patient also may be contagious a day or two before experiencing symptoms, the CDC said. Infants and those with weakened immune systems, however, ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are monitoring the bird flu situation in the United States. Here's what to ...

Researchers used computer modeling to predict which components of cigarette smoke might be recognized by antigen-presenting molecule MR1.

The macaques exposed via the mouth or stomach, however, had limited infection but showed no signs of illness. All the monkeys ...

An elk found dead on the Scab Creek Feedground in Elk Hunt Area 98 in Wyoming at the end of December has tested positive for ...

A recent study published in Nature examined the infection dynamics and pathological outcomes associated with the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus, specifically the clade 2.3.4.4b ...

2022). The isolation and identification of influenza A viruses are vital for understanding their epidemiology, pathogenesis, and developing effective countermeasures. This article has outlined various ...

The joint monitoring group agreed that the cause of the present surge in China is the influenza virus, RSV and HMPV - the usual pathogens that are expected during the season, the government said ...

Emergency room visits with influenza are now "very high" nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday, in this week's update on the winter respiratory virus season.

Several seasonal flu strains are driving cases, with no dominant one, she added. Pediatric hospitals have been busy since November with RSV, but “influenza has now joined the party,” said Dr. Jason ...

Highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus, also known as H5N1 bird flu, is a viral infection that has seen a large spike in infections across the U.S., in wild birds, poultry, cattle and humans.