Thousands Sickened, 9 Killed from Virus Outbreak at 4 Popular Vacation Destinations. Four European travel hotspots have experiencing an outbreak of the liver infection hepatitis A By.

A fatal virus has been discovered in shrews in Alabama, sparking concerns about potential contagion to humans. The Camp Hill virus was discovered by researchers at The University of Queensland.

Rates of enterovirus D68 infections are rising, and the virus could lead to a rare polio-like condition in children. Dr. Leana Wen tells parents what they need to know.

Lab-created bird flu virus accident shows lax oversight of risky 'gain of function' research The story of how the H5N1 viruses came to be created – and the response to a 2019 safety breach ...

Experts warn about the possibility of a new pandemic in 2025 as the H5N1 bird flu virus spreads across all 50 states, impacting US dairy farms and leading to human infections. Here's what to know.

Mosquitos could spread more disease in the U.S. as their season gets longer 04:09. The Oropouche virus, a potentially fatal disease also referred to as "sloth fever," has made its way to the ...

Scientists have revived a "zombie" virus they say spent nearly 50,000 years frozen in permafrost, part of a new batch of research that identifies several newly discovered viruses that have been ...

And people who test positive for the virus should still isolate at home for at least five days. Those who had moderate or severe illness, or are immunocompromised, should isolate through Day 10.

While there is currently no specific treatment for Zika virus, multiple vaccine candidates are currently in development. Update 6/4/25, 8:45 a.m. ET: This article has been updated with comment ...

Herein lies a crucial problem that the world must address. Scientists and policymakers in the United States have spent years discussing and debating how to regulate risky virus research, sometimes ...