#zoonotic-diseases tag

1 month ago

The Elephant in the Room by Liz Kalaugher review how we make animals sick

Human actions significantly impact the health of non-human species, intertwining our well-being with theirs.

Opinion | Bird Flu in Dairy Cows Is a Slow-Motion Disaster for Public Health

Bird flu outbreak prompts rapid response from Georgia authorities, underscoring the risks of zoonotic diseases to human health.

fromNature

Newfound bat virus that uses notorious receptor poses 'spillover' risk

A newly discovered bat coronavirus poses a potential outbreak risk to humans due to its shared entry receptor with SARS-CoV-2.

Beware of the bat': how a mine in Kigali became the focus of Marburg virus research

The Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda originated from a bat colony in a tin mine, leading to significant public health responses.

Medicine

2 months ago

The Age of Diagnosis by Suzanne O'Sullivan review are we really getting sicker?

Lyme disease diagnosis requires nuanced understanding and cannot rely solely on test results.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Opinion | Bird Flu in Dairy Cows Is a Slow-Motion Disaster for Public Health

Bird flu outbreak prompts rapid response from Georgia authorities, underscoring the risks of zoonotic diseases to human health.

fromNature

Newfound bat virus that uses notorious receptor poses 'spillover' risk

A newly discovered bat coronavirus poses a potential outbreak risk to humans due to its shared entry receptor with SARS-CoV-2.

Beware of the bat': how a mine in Kigali became the focus of Marburg virus research

The Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda originated from a bat colony in a tin mine, leading to significant public health responses.

Medicine

2 months ago

The Age of Diagnosis by Suzanne O'Sullivan review are we really getting sicker?

Lyme disease diagnosis requires nuanced understanding and cannot rely solely on test results.

Unknown Illness Kills Dozens in Congo as Experts Clash on Cause

The recent outbreak in Congo is likely due to poisoning, not malaria, according to WHO officials.

fromtime.com

Mystery Illness Kills Dozens in the Congo

A mysterious illness is causing rapid fatalities in northwestern Congo, with over 50 deaths and significant concern regarding its origins and transmission.

fromCbsnews

Mystery illness in Congo kills more than 50 people, including children who ate a bat

A mysterious illness in the DRC has led to over 50 deaths within 48 hours of symptoms, raising significant public health concerns.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Unknown Illness Kills Dozens in Congo as Experts Clash on Cause

The recent outbreak in Congo is likely due to poisoning, not malaria, according to WHO officials.

fromtime.com

Mystery Illness Kills Dozens in the Congo

A mysterious illness is causing rapid fatalities in northwestern Congo, with over 50 deaths and significant concern regarding its origins and transmission.

fromCbsnews