The Louisiana patient who contracted what officials said was the nation’s first “severe” case of avian influenza has died, ...

Cases of a respiratory virus that causes flu-like symptoms are surging in China, raising plenty of questions about what this ...

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Several cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been reported in India, China and a few other countries. The two Asian countries have confirmed infections in young children. Here’s why kids are vul ...

The first U.S. bird flu death has been reported — a person in Louisiana who had been hospitalized with severe respiratory ...

If you've woken up with sweaty palms, shaky hands and a grumbling stomach begging for relief, you're not alone. The new year ...

China’s outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has led to global concern. Tensions have further escalated with India confirming seven cases. The situation has raised questions about similarities ...

Historically, bird flu has been a nasty bug to catch. Since it was first documented in the ‘90s, it has generally had a 50% ...

The first patient hospitalized with avian influenza in the United States has died in Louisiana, the state's department of ...

Chinese health officials are reportedly monitoring an increase in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV). There is currently no evidence that the outbreak is out of the ordinary or that a new ...

For influenza viruses, imperfection is a strength. They constantly mutate, producing new strains that challenge immune ...

The deceased was over 65 and had other medical conditions, state officials said. A Louisiana patient who had been ...