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Officials in India have reported two cases of Nipah virus, a fatal infection, and some airports have increased passenger screening to prevent its spread beyond the country. The cases are among two ...

After two cases of the deadly Nipah virus were reported in India, authorities said the outbreak is contained. India’s Health Ministry said Tuesday that all identified contacts with the two Nipah cases ...

If you feel like everyone you know is dealing with a cough, cold and runny nose, it’s not in your head. Multiple viruses, not just the flu, are currently circulating near season-high levels in the San ...

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Steven Wilhelm's work on this study was supported by The National Science Foundation, The National Institute of Environmental Health Science, the Simons Foundation and the Allen Family Philanthropies.

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Researchers are not just worried about the virus popping up on American farms. Other types are causing trouble around the world. By Apoorva Mandavilli In the United States, the term bird flu has ...

A new year might mean new viral threats. Influenza A is a perennial threat. The virus infects a wide range of animals and has the ability to mutate rapidly. The most recent influenza pandemic—caused ...

This article was produced in collaboration with The Conversation, a nonprofit news organization. A new year might mean new viral threats. Old viruses are constantly evolving. A warming and ...