virus

Australia: Patients of retired dentist asked to test for bloodborne virus

"The poor infection control practices at Dr Tam's practice means all former patients may be at low risk of a…

3 months ago

Dad who nearly lost tongue to cancer urges men's virus awareness

A father-of-two reveals how a tumour in his tongue was caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Source link

6 months ago

Inside Health – Unlocking the mystery of Epstein-Barr Virus

Available for over a yearMost of us have Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) hiding in our bodies. You may know it as…

6 months ago

Ethiopia: UN supports response to potentially deadly virus outbreak

So far, eight possible cases have been reported in the South Ethiopia Region and laboratory testing is ongoing to determine…

9 months ago

UK cases of mosquito-borne chikungunya virus more than double

There has been a significant increase in the number of UK cases of a mosquito-borne virus that can cause sudden…

12 months ago

Premature babies in UK to be immunised against winter virus RSV

Philippa RoxbyHealth reporterUniversity Hospital SouthamptonCeri Cox's two-year-old son Harry took part in a trial of the injectionThousands of premature babies…

1 year ago

West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time

West Nile virus has been detected in UK mosquitoes for the first time, UK health officials say.The risk to the…

1 year ago

What to know about China's cases of HMPV virus

An outbreak of the flu-like virus in China is causing concern, but experts say a Covid-like pandemic is unlikely. Source…

2 years ago

RSV: Winter virus jab rolled out for babies and elderly

Paediatrician Yasmin Baki, who works at UCLH in London, said they see 500 patients each winter with RSV. “It's potentially…

2 years ago

Gaza remains at ‘high risk’ of polio virus spread, warn UN aid teams

“At least two rounds of [orally delivered polio vaccine] will be necessary to shut down transmission,” the World Health Organization…

2 years ago