Influenza virus is an infectious agent belonging to the virus family Orthomyxoviridae that causes a respiratory tract infection (influenza or 'flu') in vertebrates. There are three main species ...

Researchers have identified Camp Hill virus, a type of henipavirus, in shrews in US state of Alabama. This virus, related to the deadly Nipah virus, raises concerns about human transmission and ...

A new virus that is 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 ...

Dr Rhys Parry from the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences said Camp Hill virus was confirmed in shrews in the US state of Alabama. “Henipaviruses have caused serious disease and death in ...

COVID can still spread rapidly, especially through close person-to-person contact. You can get the virus and spread it even if you've been vaccinated or had the virus before. How long are you ...

WASHINGTON — The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a laboratory, according to an assessment released Saturday that points the finger ...

But the coronavirus causes COVID, while the influenza virus causes the flu. COVID also spreads faster than the flu and remains contagious for longer periods. Both illnesses cause symptoms such ...

The president of Tanzania has confirmed a case of the Marburg virus in the country. Marburg belongs to the same family of illnesses as Ebola and can cause death in up to 88% of cases. President ...

A huge crop of tomatoes from a Katunga producer is under threat following the discovery of a rare disease in plant material. Private hospitals across Australia have launched a poster campaign, with ...

In severe cases, the infection can cause serious respiratory illness and encephalitis, a form of brain inflammation that can lead to devastating neurologic deficits and death. The virus kills ...