Il cambiamento climatico sta scongelando il permafrost in Siberia, rischiando di liberare 'virus zombie' preistorici ibernati. Gli esperti avvertono che la possibilità di infezione esiste, ma la probabilità è ancora incerta.
Die US-Regierung stellt zusätzliche 242 Millionen US-Dollar zur Bekämpfung der Ebola-Epidemie in Afrika in Aussicht. Trotz des sonst üblichen Rückzugs aus internationalen Programmen greift Washington damit auf Zusagen des G7-Gipfels zurück.
Lực lượng chức năng tỉnh Hưng Yên phát hiện gần 1 tấn thịt heo không rõ nguồn gốc, trong đó 7/9 mẫu xét nghiệm dương tính với virus dịch tả heo châu Phi. Chủ cơ sở khai mua thịt từ nhiều nguồn, bao gồm heo yếu hoặc đã chết, để sơ chế và bán ra thị trường.
The U.S. faces a major measles resurgence with over 2,300 cases, fueled by rising vaccine skepticism and misinformation, including from the White House. This contrasts with the 1989 outbreak, which was primarily due to access and cost barriers, highlighting a new challenge for public health officials.
Ein offenbar eingeschlepptes Orthobunyavirus breitet sich bei Rindern in Süddeutschland aus, verursacht Fieber und Durchfall sowie reduzierte Milchleistung. Das Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut meldet milde Verläufe und keine bekannten Todesfälle. Eine Gefahr für den Menschen ist nach aktuellem Stand unwahrscheinlich, wird aber weiter untersucht.
Ein neues Orthobunyavirus der Simbu-Serogruppe, ähnlich dem Shamonda-Virus, wurde bei Rindern in Südbaden, Deutschland, nachgewiesen. Es verursacht Fieber, Durchfall und verminderte Milchleistung, übertragen durch Gnitzen. Während es für erwachsene Tiere mild verläuft, besteht die Gefahr von Aborten und Fehlbildungen bei Föten.
H5N1 avian influenza has entered a new phase in Australia with the detection of the virus in seagulls and a mass mortality of greater crested terns in South Australia. This development raises concerns about long-distance spread to diverse environments and other bird species, including poultry and waterfowl, due to seagulls' widespread presence and nesting habits.
New York has confirmed its first Bourbon virus case, a rare tick-borne infection, prompting researchers to urge expanded surveillance and testing. The virus, transmitted by lone star ticks, may be more prevalent than known, with no vaccine or treatment available.
Die WHO kämpft im Kongo gegen den größten Ebola-Ausbruch des Landes mit über 3.600 Fällen und 1.500 Todesfällen. Die Eindämmung wird durch Rebellenkonflikte, Misstrauen der Bevölkerung und fehlenden Impfstoff erschwert. Experten vermuten, dass der Ausbruch bereits im Januar begann und die tatsächliche Infektionszahl höher ist.
The US faces a major measles resurgence with over 2,300 cases, driven by rising vaccine skepticism and misinformation, exacerbated by the White House's stance and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s views. This marks the worst outbreak since 1989, posing a complex public health challenge.
Over 80 dead and sick greater crested terns on Baudin Rocks, South Australia, are suspected to be the first mass mortality event from H5N1 bird flu in Australia, six weeks after its arrival. Cases in silver gulls and inland terns suggest wider spread, raising concerns for native species.
The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with 3,360 confirmed cases and 1,487 deaths across five eastern provinces, is the fastest-growing in the virus's history. Conflict and insecurity hinder response efforts, while clinical vaccine trials are underway.
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination at a Senate hearing, refusing to answer questions from Senator Rand Paul regarding the COVID-19 pandemic response and alleged perjury, citing potential prosecution.
Trotz des Komfortabstands von Tadej Pogacar könnte die Tour de France vor den letzten Etappen noch spannend werden, da sein Team mit Krankheitsfällen kämpft. Brandon McNulty hat das Rennen aufgrund eines Virus aufgegeben.
Astronauts on long Mars missions face medicine expiration. A UC San Diego study proposes growing pharmaceuticals mid-flight, cultivating cowpea mosaic virus (CPMV) on plants in simulated microgravity. This method could provide fresh medicine, addressing issues like blood clots and routine ailments experienced on the ISS.
Richard Carapaz won stage 18 of the Tour de France at Orcières-Merlette, while race leader Tadej Pogacar's UAE Team Emirates XRG faces uncertainty due to a virus affecting riders, including Brandon McNulty's abandonment. Pogacar maintains a significant lead but expresses worry ahead of mountain stages.
Scientists completed the first comprehensive survey of microscopic life in Australia's Great Barrier Reef, discovering hundreds of previously unknown bacterial species and thousands of viruses. This creates a new database to monitor reef health and understand how these crucial microbes respond to environmental pressures.
Over 1,000 people have died from Ebola in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with 2,536 cases recorded since May 15. The outbreak is spreading at a record pace, exacerbated by armed conflict, funding shortfalls, and a fragile health system, prompting the Prime Minister's visit.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has seen over 1,000 deaths and 2,400 cases in two months. Contact tracing is failing, with over 80% of new cases appearing outside known contacts, exacerbated by conflict, transient workers, and community mistrust.
The World Health Organization published new data showing the current Ebola outbreak in Congo, involving a new Bundibugyo strain, is spreading at the fastest rate ever recorded, with over 1,000 deaths in Congo and Uganda. Lack of vaccines, medicine, and funding, alongside attacks on health workers, are compounding the crisis.
Scientists have comprehensively mapped the Great Barrier Reef's microbiome, identifying over 360,000 distinct viruses and more than 500 new bacterial species. This research, led by the University of Queensland and AIMS, offers a new tool for monitoring reef health and climate change impacts.
WHO data reveals the current Ebola outbreak in Congo, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, is spreading at the fastest rate ever recorded, with over 1,000 confirmed deaths in Congo and Uganda amid vaccine shortages, funding issues, and attacks on health workers.
Nach einem Norovirus-Ausbruch beim Whole-Musikfestival in Ferropolis erkrankten 60 Menschen an Magen-Darm-Beschwerden, zwei mussten ins Krankenhaus. Die Ursache ist unklar, aber Mensch-zu-Mensch-Übertragung und verunreinigte Lebensmittel werden vermutet, da Hygienemängel festgestellt wurden.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has caused nearly 1,000 deaths since May, with 2,473 cases recorded. The Bundibugyo strain is spreading faster than any previous outbreak, prompting urgent calls for action from health officials as cases also appear in neighboring Uganda.
