Virus vs. Bacteria vs. Fungi: How Do These Germs and Their Infections Differ From One Another?

Medicine & Technology Feb 15, 2024

Viral, fungal, and bacterial infections all have different pathogenic causes and courses for treatment. Read to learn more about these pathogens.

Man Dies Due to Rare, New 'Alaskapox' Virus in 1st Reported Fatal Case; What Exactly Is This Condition?

Feb 12, 2024

This Alaskapox case serves as the first reported hospitalization and death. Read to learn more.

Next Science Conducts Clinical Trial for New No-Rinse Antimicrobial Solution

Sep 06, 2021

Medical device developer Next Science has conducted a clinical trial in the US for XPERIENCE, its new no-rinse antimicrobial solution to prevent surgical site infections.

DNA-Constructed Nanomaterials Possible to Trap and Neutralize Virus

Jul 16, 2021

Nanotechnology is being eyed by experts as the new, effective, and reliable medium against viruses. Nanocapsules, which uses DNA structure, are now under development to trap and neutralize viruses.

Scientists Revealed Ways To Identify Cold or Flu Viral Infection Thru Proteins in Runny Nose

Feb 24, 2017

Upon examinations, they found 25 proteins in the fluid samples. The data was accurate and proved that analyzing the proteins in the mucous consumes less time than blood samples.

New Blood Test Prevents Overusing Antibiotics

Jan 21, 2016

A newly discovered blood testing method allows healthcare providers to determine if a patient with a respiratory illness is suffering from a viral or bacterial infection, as well as other non-infectious diseases.

West Nile Virus Still Threatening Massachusetts

Oct 28, 2015

the season has ended but there are still cases reported for the West Nile Virus.

Teen’s Death Demonstrates The Dangers of This Year’s Flu

Jan 03, 2015

According to the Centers for Disease Control, the death of an otherwise healthy 17-year-old girl only highlights the severity of this year's influenza outbreak. Shannon Zwanziger seemed like a perfectly health teenager. She was active and rarely got sick; in fact, she had not even seen a doctor in more than three years. Then, she came down with the flu. Within only a week of fighting the virus, she was dead.

Could Killing the Bats End New Ebola Transmission? Why Death Won’t Work

Dec 30, 2014

Pursuing the newest origin of the viral pathogen deep within the forests of West Africa, health officials believe that they may have found the source of the infection in a hollowed out tree. But the issue is far more complex than many would like to think.

First Case of Deadly Bird Flu Confirmed

Dec 30, 2014

The first case of the deadly bird flu has been confirmed in Hong Kong and health officials fear that this season may see many more infections that past cases of H7N9 -- the newest strain of the disease. Patient zero, a woman from Hong Kong, is in critical condition, and has been confirmed as having the lethal strain of the influenza virus, marking the first case of the deadly flu this winter.

New Study Says Travelers May Bring Ebola, But What About the Air?

Oct 21, 2014

While surveillance on a global scale tightens, looking for the looming threat of Ebola symptoms from international travelers around the world, researchers worldwide are evaluating the all too real threat of the spreading viral infection. And they’re finding that even a conservative estimate could spell international disaster over the next few months.