High body temperature increases gut microbiota-dependent host resistance to influenza virus infection. Mice were kept at 22, 28, 34, or 36 °C for 7 d before influenza virus infection and throughout ...

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers determined whether severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) could be transmitted from a dead body. Study: Can ...

With rising cases linked to one of the most dangerous viruses in the world, called Ebola virus, it is important for everyone ...

Ebola spreads through direct contact with the body fluids of a symptomatic person or with contaminated clothing or other materials. Ebola virus is in saliva and other body fluids but has not been ...

As humidity rises and monsoon arrives, viral infections such as flu, dengue, chikungunya and hepatitis become more common. An ...

During infections, the immune system needs to distinguish foreign antigens that are expressed by invading bacteria and viruses from self-antigens that are expressed by cells of the body. If not, the ...

Over the past several days, the world has watched on in shock as wildfires have devastated large parts of Los Angeles. Beyond the obvious destruction—to landscapes, homes, businesses and more—fires at ...

Cronobacter sakazakii (formerly known as Enterobacter sakazakii) is a type of bacteria that can naturally live in very dry places. For example, rarely it may be found in dehydrated products like ...

Leg weakness is not a typical sinus infection symptom. However, people may experience general fatigue or weakness. Leg weakness with a sinus infection may also be a sign of another underlying ...