Khosta Virus: What We Know About This New Bat-Origin Virus Scientists have recently identified a new virus known as the Khosta Virus which originates from bats. This discovery adds to the ever-growing list of pathogens capable of zoonotic transmissions, where diseases jump from animals to humans. The Khosta Virus is […]

Shigella The Growing Threat of Drug-Resistant Strains Shigella bacteria a notable causative agent of shigellosis continues to raise significant health concerns globally due to its rapid evolution towards drug resistance. This development poses a critical challenge to public health systems as the infection primarily spreads through contaminated food and water […]

Introduction to NeoCoV The emergence of new pathogens is a constant threat to public health worldwide. A newly identified virus, known as NeoCoV has recently garnered attention from the scientific community and global health organizations. This strain of coronavirus has been associated with bats in Africa and exhibits unique interactions […]

Overview of Invasive Streptococcus A Invasive Streptococcus A also known as iGAS (invasive group A streptococcus) is a severe form of a bacterial infection caused by the bacteria group A streptococcus. It is different from other common and mild infections due to its potential to spread deep within the body […]

Symptoms of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever The symptoms begin suddenly and include fever muscle aches neck pain and stiffness headache and vomiting. As the illness progresses severe bleeding issues may occur both internally and externally leading to bruising nosebleeds and uncontrolled bleeding at injection sites. Causes of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Crimean-Congo […]

The Emergence of Candida Auris Candida Auris is a multi-drug resistant fungal pathogen that poses a significant threat in healthcare settings As it is capable of causing severe infections This yeast-like fungus has been noted for its tenacity and its ability to resist the antifungal medications traditionally used to treat […]

Understanding Enterovirus D68 Enterovirus D68 or EV-D68 is a respiratory virus first identified in California in 1962. It belongs to the family of enteroviruses which includes polioviruses, coxsackieviruses, and echoviruses. This virus typically leads to mild symptoms resembling the common cold but it can escalate to more severe respiratory conditions […]

Understanding H5N6 Avian Influenza Human Infection Avian influenza H5N6 is a type of flu virus that normally affects birds but has made the cross-species jump to humans with several documented cases. Instances of H5N6 avian influenza human infections have highlighted the potential of this virus to cause severe respiratory illnesses. […]