Infectious diseases are disorders that are caused by organisms, usually microscopic in size, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites that are passed, directly or indirectly, from one person to ...

Many different diseases can be spread by airborne pathogens. Learning how to protect against them is important for your health and the health of your community. Stay informed with our live updates ...

Sep. 20, 2024 — Fever temperatures rev up immune cell metabolism, proliferation and activity, but they also -- in a particular subset of T cells -- cause mitochondrial stress, DNA damage and ...

Police arrested Tanzania's most prominent opposition figures Monday whose party has called for protests against what it says is a ...

The findings support that metals in the body are ... New Guidelines Urge Regular Screenings to Prevent Peripheral Arterial Disease Complications Sep. 16, 2024 — An international group of ...

Tanzanian police have arrested prominent politician Tundu Lissu and two other opposition Chadema officials, the party has ...

The buzzing insects are more than annoying — they spread disease. When they bite and drink blood from a person or animal they can pick up viruses or germs too. If they can go on to bite someone ...

A major cause of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been discovered by UK scientists. They found a weak spot in our DNA that is present in 95% of people with the disease. It makes it much easier ...

Neurodegenerative diseases are a heterogeneous group of disorders that are characterized by the progressive degeneration of the structure and function of the central nervous system or peripheral ...

If a person is bitten by a vector and becomes ill, it could be a vector-borne illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since the diagnosis of the first human case of ...

The UAB Division of Infectious Diseases is an integral part of one of the nation's largest health systems. Nationally known for our compassionate care, cutting-edge research, and comprehensive ...