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How does Marburg virus spread between species? Young Ugandan scientist's photos give important clues
In the shadows of Python Cave, Uganda, a leopard leaps from a guano mound—formed by bat excrement—and sinks its teeth into a ...
Medical Mysteries: He beat a fungal infection. So why was he so ill again?
Peter Redweik’s brutal infection was quelled by a medication so powerful that doctors use it sparingly. Yet he continued to ...
Using viral load tests to help predict mpox severity when skin lesions first appear
In August 2024, the World Health Organization declared a second "Public Health Emergency of International Concern" for mpox.
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Viral genomes track the transmission of mpox in humans before 2017 outbreak
An analysis of mpox virus genomes from individuals infected between 2018 and 2023 has provided insights into how the virus ...
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Worse Than Ebola? The Terrifying Truth About Marburg
Imagine a virus so lethal that up to 90% of those infected don’t survive. That’s Marburg - a rare but extremely dangerous disease with no known cure. In this video, we explore its history, how it ...
Feeling Hoarse? You Might Have the New ‘Stratus’ Covid Variant
The World Health Organization has added the variant, known formally as XFG, to its monitoring list. A dry, irritated throat ...
New COVID Variant NB.1.8.1 'Nimbus' Now Dominant in US: Know These Symptoms
A contagious new COVID-19 variant called NB.1.8.1, aka "Nimbus," is now dominant in the United States, CDC data show. What to know about symptoms and vaccines.