Latest about Viruses, Infections & Disease
Scientists find secret 'back door' flu viruses use to enter cells
Flu viruses that can use a second cellular entry point may move more effectively between animals and humans, scientists say.
New, faster sepsis test could save lives, scientists say
Preliminary experiments suggest that a new test could diagnose bacterial infections that cause sepsis days faster than conventional approaches, with potentially lifesaving consequences.
New fungal infection discovered in China
Scientists uncovered a species of fungi that had never before been seen in humans. They say warmer temperatures could drive its evolution, for the worse.
Black patients may be missed on common cancer screening, study suggests
An early screening test for endometrial cancer may be missing the disease in many Black patients.
HIV prevention drug found 100% effective in clinical trial
The drug, lenacapavir, provided better protection than other preventive medications.
2,400 people in Oregon potentially exposed to HIV, hepatitis through botched anesthesia
An anesthesiologist contracted at various Oregon health care facilities did not practice proper infection control, posing a risk to patients.
Bubonic plague strikes person in Colorado
Colorado health officials have confirmed a human case of bubonic plague in the state.
'I've never seen anything like this': Scientists hijack cancer genes to turn tumors against themselves
Scientists overcame cancer drug resistance in a new proof-of-concept study.
