Intrepid microbe hunters have discovered 20 new viruses lurking in the bat populations of the orchards of southwestern China. Along with new species of bacteria and protozoan parasites, the find has ...

Researchers have discovered two new viruses in bats that are closely related to the deadly Nipah and Hendra viruses—pathogens ...

Researchers have raised “urgent concerns” after discovering two new bat viruses in China with the potential to infect humans and cause severe brain inflammation and respiratory disease.

According to officials, the 88-year-old pope is suffering from a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection—a mix of bacteria, ...

In light of Pope Francis’ latest diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious disease due to respiratory infections.

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Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment, according to Vatican authorities Monday. On Tuesday, he underwent a chest CT scan ...

LONDON (AP) — Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment.Officials said the 88-year-old ...

Pope Francis is sick with a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract, the Vatican said Monday. The pope, 88, was diagnosed following testing “carried out over the past few days,” the ...