Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an acute respiratory disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which can lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)...

Cold Sores: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments Explained A cold sore is an unpleasant condition marked by a cluster of tiny, painful blisters that form on or around the lips, a result of the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Commonly known as fever blisters or herpes simplex labialis, these sores are incredibly prevalent, with an estimated 90% of people worldwide carrying some strain of HSV.

Sepsis, driven by several infections, including COVID-19, can lead to post-sepsis syndrome (PSS) and post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC). Both these conditions share clinical and pathophysiological...

First patient dosed in UK study testing intranasal mRNA therapy to prevent asthma flare-ups caused by viral infections.

New research has identified a mechanistic link between high blood glucose levels and weakened immunity against viral infections in patients with type 2 diabetes. ...

Macrophages play a central role in maintaining tissue homeostasis and in surveillance against pathogens and disease. In the lung, they can adopt either proinflammatory or anti-inflammatory states depe...

A novel gene therapy delivered through a nasal spray demonstrated promising results in preclinical models for treating respiratory diseases and viral infections by effectively targeting the airways an...

Learn about the disease in cats that shows striking similarities to long COVID and the treatment that can restore feline immune dysfunction.

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The present study aims to precisely indicate the status of infectious foodborne disease in Saudi Arabia between 2017 and 2023.A trend analysis was con…

The Shape-Shifting Secrets of Influenza A Viruses Influenza A viruses are notorious for their ability to evade our immune systems and adapt to various environmental pressures. Recent research from National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists sheds light on an intriguing aspect of these viruses: their capacity to change shape. According to the study, influenza A virus particles don't just exist as rigid entities; they can morph between spherical forms and elongated filaments, optimizing their ability to infect cells depending on external conditions.

Explore the key types of infections—viral, bacterial, fungal, parasitic—and learn how they differ in causes, symptoms, and treatments.