With information spreading quickly online, many people end up believing myths that create panic or confusion. Doctors say ...

Fresh concern over hantavirus has triggered questions about how the rodent-borne disease spreads. Here's busting some myths ...

A medical epidemiologist explains what you need to know about the hantavirus virus and how the outbreak is playing out.

Most hantaviruses are not known to spread between people. Andes virus is the exception. After the initial spillover from ...

Indian authorities recently confirmed that they have successfully contained a recent outbreak of the Nipah virus after recording two cases in the eastern state of West Bengal. India’s Health Ministry ...

Multiple virus and disease risks across various countries, including mpox, dengue fever and measles - everything travellers need to know ...

A virus that originated in a type of fruit bat has been identified in India, spurring protective public health measures across that country. The Nipah virus is a potentially lethal disease that has ...

Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...

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