Mystery Illness In Congo Is Malaria

Mystery Illness In Congo Is Malaria

The mystery illness that has been sickening mainly malnourished children in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been identified as Malaria. This flu-like illness is a serious disease caused by a parasite that infects a certain type of mosquito. The disease has...
Bird Flu Mutation Raises Pandemic Red Flags

Bird Flu Mutation Raises Pandemic Red Flags

In a recent study, researchers found that a single alteration in a protein on the surface of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus could significantly increase its potential for human-to-human transmission. Unsurprisingly enough, the study into bird...