From the flu that sweeps through offices every winter to new viral outbreaks that make global headlines, contagious diseases remain one of humanity’s biggest challenges. Despite medical advances, ...

MISSOURI (KFVS) - Health officials are warning everyone to use caution in light of a Missouri patient infected by a brain-eating amoeba. At last check, the patient is in the ICU. Doctors say the ...

To stop the spread of an infectious disease like measles, you don’t have to vaccinate everyone. But you do have to vaccinate many. Just how many? To let you discover for yourself, we simulated an ...

The highly contagious norovirus – popularly known as "stomach flu" or the "winter vomiting bug" – is now surging through the U.S. The number of outbreaks is up significantly over previous years, ...

The idea of having diarrhea and vomiting at the same time sounds like a recipe for disaster, which is why so many people are on high alert for norovirus right now. Cases of the highly contagious ...

As measles cases rise across the United States, clinical leaders must ensure their organizations have the clinical protocols, workforce training, and infection-control infrastructure needed to rapidly ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Several cases of hand, foot and mouth disease have been reported on Staten Island this summer, prompting medical experts to urge caution among parents and caregivers. The highly ...

Measles is a highly infectious respiratory virus that causes a red rash. Other symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes. Measles can lead to severe complications, including ...

Infectious diseases remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, posing significant challenges to healthcare systems. Beyond the direct ...

A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Central Harlem, New York City, has affected 58 people and resulted in two deaths. The outbreak is concentrated in five zip codes within Central Harlem, and ...