SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, is widespread among wildlife species, according to new research. The virus was detected in six common backyard species, and antibodies indicating prior ...

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Two outbreaks of the Marburg virus, a close cousin of Ebola which causes a severe and often fatal disease in humans, have been confirmed in Africa in recent months. It has sparked concern among health ...

Viral evolution refers to the heritable genetic changes that a virus accumulates during its life time, which can arise from adaptations in response to environmental changes or the immune response of ...

Most people are exposed to HSV-1 in childhood. People can carry the viruses that cause oral and genital herpes without symptoms. The herpes simplex virus is incredibly common in the United States and ...

Symptoms of hantavirus begin with flu-like characteristics such as fever, muscle aches, and fatigue. As the disease progresses, fluid can build up in the lungs, causing breathing difficulties. The ...