Hantavirus is a life-threatening infection carried by wild rodents. Human transmission is possible through inhalation of virus particles found in rodent saliva, urine, or droppings. This infection can ...

VIVIAN, LA - DECEMBER 12: With a temperature of 103.8, Asa Moore, 6, of Vivian, Louisiana is examined by John Messier, a physician's assistant, at the North Caddo Surgical and Medical Center for ...

Acute respiratory infections (ARI) with multiple types of viruses are common in infants and children. This study was conducted to assess the difference of oropharyngeal microbiome during acute ...

An estimated 15-20% of cancers are attributable to infections 1,2, and 8–10% are caused by viruses 3,4. To date, seven viruses are known to be associated with the development of cancers in humans ...

Giant viruses play a role in the survival of single-celled marine organisms called protists. These include algae, amoeba, and flagellates, that form the base of ocean food webs. And since these ...

A new virus related to the deadly Nipah and Hendra viruses has been detected in shrews in the U.S. However, scientists say there is currently "no evidence" that it has infected humans and the risk of ...