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 ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising strategy used by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) to reawaken in the body. A new study from the University of Virginia School of Medicine has identified a viral ...

The COVID-19 virus spreads mainly through exposure to airborne droplets infected with the virus. While it's possible to be infected with COVID by coming in contact with a surface with the virus on ...

A Chinese team of virologists has found that this virus carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the new virus called HKU5-CoV-2 was ...

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) infection in pigs is economically devastating for the global swine industry. The viral infection leads to reproductive disorder in sows ...

Both oral herpes and genitals herpes are caused by types of the herpes simplex virus (HSV). The virus is passed when you come in contact with a herpes sore or its fluids. The virus can also be passed ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) and other conditions affecting the immune system can activate the John Cunningham (JC) virus, causing a potentially life threatening infection. The JC virus is common ...

Canada’s colder weather goes hand-in-hand with respiratory virus season, with flu, RSV and COVID-19 circulating. While Canadians learned a lot about how to protect themselves from illness during ...

DENVER — A Denver city councilman said he is exploring possible regulations for a private parking lot enforcement company after a Steve On Your Side investigation found many people ticketed by ...

Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Molecular Design and Precise Breeding, School of Animal Science and Technology, Foshan University, Foshan, China The non-structural protein 4 (NSP4) of ...

Furthermore, there have been 8 cases of the coronavirus, 15 cases of Rhinovirus, and 2 cases of RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) reported. Health experts have advised citizens to use facemasks ...

Outbreaks of this virus are relatively rare. This new outbreak is the ninth to have been recorded since 1976 when the virus was first identified and – as was practice at the time – named after ...