HEALTH 2 days ago 'Sloth fever,' or the Oropouche virus, has entered the US, here's what to know A disease transmitted by mosquitoes — the Oropouche virus, or sloth fever — has been detected in the United States. Travelers returning to the U.S. from Cuba had contracted the virus in recent months.
Outbreaks 3 days ago New Hampshire resident dies after EEEV infection, as rare, lethal mosquito-borne virus spreads in New England New Hampshire health officials confirmed an Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV) fatality as the rare, mosquito-borne virus raises concern in New England.
HEALTH 5 days ago Is mpox the next COVID? Infectious disease experts address pandemic potential As mpox (formerly monkeypox) has been declared a global public health emergency, some may wonder whether the virus poses a risk of a COVID-like pandemic. Here's what to know.
HEALTH 6 days ago Anthony Fauci’s West Nile virus diagnosis: What to know about the mosquito-borne disease Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has been diagnosed with West Nile virus. Here's what to know about the disease.
HEALTH August 23 Northeastern towns issue voluntary lockdown to prevent spread of mosquito-borne disease Four Massachusetts towns — Douglas, Oxford, Sutton and Webster — have enacted a voluntary evening lockdown in an attempt to curb the spread of a potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease.
Outbreaks August 23 How scientists in Iowa are working to stop the bird flu outbreak infecting US dairy cows The U.S. Department of Agriculture is studying animals at the National Animal Disease Center in Iowa in an attempt to stop the bird flu outbreak that is spreading through U.S. animals.
HEALTH August 21 Salmonella outbreak caused by tiny turtles, CDC warns, with cases across 21 states Tiny turtles are responsible for a salmonella outbreak that has spread across 21 states, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention alerted last week.
HEALTH August 20 Parvovirus or ‘slapped cheek disease’ is on the rise, CDC warns: Here’s what to know A respiratory disease known as parvovirus B19 is on the rise in the U.S. among all age groups, according to a recent advisory from the CDC. Experts share symptoms, treatment and high-risk groups.
HEALTH August 16 With Mpox a public health emergency in Africa, what you must know about increased virus risk Africa's CDC has declared mpox a public health emergency as cases are up 160% compared to 2023. What to know about rising virus cases, spread and prevention.
Monkeypox August 14 Mpox declared public health emergency in Africa as authorities battle multiple variants The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared the increasing spread of mpox a health emergency, warning the virus might spread across international borders.