Infectious Disease

H5N5 avian influenza remains extremely rare in the United States, with only isolated detections and no evidence of sustained human-to-human spread. Public health authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, especially following the recent fatal case, but current indicators still point to a low overall risk for the general population.

U.S. anti-vax stance to blame for continent-wide surge in measles, say experts.

Kevin Cevasco, supported by the Gates Foundation, is assessing infectious disease recruitment strategies.

Epidemiologist Amira Roess explains the science behind herd immunity and the important role vaccines play in fighting infectious diseases

Mpox vertical transmission: Risk, vaccination and new cases

Scientists warn of new virus discovered in China being ‘one small step’ away from triggering a pandemic

Even when you don’t have TB symptoms, this century-old test can still detect the disease

Rupali Limaye quoted

Tuberculosis is one of the deadliest infectious diseases in human history. Here’s why.

U.S. measles outbreak surpasses 400 cases.