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CDC warns doctors to look out for Marburg virus after Africa outbreaks

In the agency's health advisory issued Thursday, officials urged clinicians to be vigilant due to the "potential for imported cases."

Childhood lower respiratory infections could be linked to earlier adult deaths

"Damage to the lungs and airways during this time frame can have lasting effects on the lung tissue, including scarring and inflammation, and can also impact the immune system," Dr....

More than 300 mysteriously sickened on Texas-based cruise ship

The CDC sent a team of epidemiologists to probe the possible virus that tore through the ship after it docked in Galveston, Texas on March 5, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Deadly Marburg virus outbreak: Here's what you need to know

Experts are sounding alarm bells after a virus outbreak in Africa.

Feeling sick? How to tell whether you have COVID, RSV or the flu

Doctors reveal how to get better quickly no matter what ails you.

I'm a pediatrician and mom: my tips for fighting the 'tripledemic'

"Hand-washing can absolutely help us prevent COVID-19, influenza, RSV and so many other things that are circulating right now."

Michigan children's hospital overwhelmed by RSV cases

C.S. Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor has treated 270 RSV cases since September, compared to 183 for the same period last year.

Bad hare day: Deadly virus killing rabbits in South Carolina, Connecticut

A highly-contagious and deadly virus is claiming the lives of rabbits in South Carolina.

Mysterious pneumonia kills 3, infects 9 in Argentina: 'Similar to COVID'

Fears of a new deadly viral outbreak have begun to spread after three people died in Argentina this week from a from a mysterious case of pneumonia.

Texas patient with monkeypox dies, could be first virus-related death in US

Texas on Tuesday reported the first death in a severely immunocompromised person who was diagnosed with monkeypox.

Mystery illness that has killed dozens of dogs identified

The mysterious illness that has sickened and killed dozens of dogs across Michigan has been identified by state officials.

Vietnam suspends African swine fever vaccine after pig deaths

Vietnam has temporarily suspended the use of its first home-grown African swine fever vaccine after dozens of pigs inoculated with the shots died this month, state media reported on Wednesday.

State and feds investigating mystery illness killing dogs in Michigan

The unidentified virus causes acute gastrointestinal problems and generally kills young dogs within three to five days. Symptoms include bloody diarrhea, vomiting and lethargy.

Mystery virus kills dozens of dogs -- mostly puppies -- in Michigan

A mystery virus has sickened and killed dozens of dogs in Michigan — sparking panic among animal lovers, officials said Monday.

What is ‘tomato flu’? ‘Very contagious’ virus detected in kids, docs warn

Medics say the virus is "very contagious" as had infected 82 children so far.

Monkeypox patient’s nose is rotting after being dismissed as sunburn

The man's nose began to rot due to a monkeypox infection as well as untreated STIs — in one of the most shocking case studies of the virus so far.

2 people in NYC infected with West Nile virus

One human case of the virus was reported in Brooklyn and the other in Queens, while the department detected mosquitoes in all five boroughs to be carriers for West Nile.

Monkeypox patient's disturbing selfies reveal how lesions took over his face

"My goal with this is not to gross anyone out — but to educate," Texas-based Silver Steele captioned his queasy composite upload.

Woman with monkeypox shares shocking story, slams sex 'misinformation'

Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer of WebMD, told The Post that doctors “are still learning about it" as public health emergency declared.

China warns of new virus that has sickened 35 people

Nearly three dozen people have been sickened by a new virus spreading in China -- with scientists warning it is too early to tell if it is deadly or if...