Virus particles of one type of influenza. Senior Correspondent As winter ends, several viruses are still continuing to rise across the U.S., according to data from WastewaterSCAN, a network of ...

Some viruses that make us sick are cleared by the immune system within days, while others lurk in our bodies for a lifetime ...

Feb 1 (Reuters) - The H5N1 avian influenza virus has flared up again in recent months, spreading through poultry flocks in Japan, Vietnam and Thailand, killing people in Indonesia and claiming its ...

While some health experts suggest that the next pandemic could be between five and 10 years away, what that pandemic could be caused by and if the U.S. will be ready for it are separate questions.

Though we've yet to explore more than 80% of the world's oceans, a new finding is shedding light on what lurks within Earth's water: more than 5,500 new species of viruses. The research, published ...

Common cold viruses include rhinoviruses, adenoviruses, human parainfluenza virus, and respiratory syncytial virus. Most resolve on their own with rest and over-the-counter medications. Share on ...

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a type of herpes virus that’s extremely common worldwide. In the United States alone, it’s estimated that between 50 and 80 percent of people have a CMV-related infection by ...

What are the three types of HIV tests available to patients, how do they differ, and how can patients determine the best ...