Spread primarily through droplets released by coughing or sneezing, measles can remain in a room and on surfaces for up to two hours after an infected person leaves, according to the CDC.

The measles outbreak in Texas continues to grow. To date, 146 people have been infected with the virus in the state since late January, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

A synthetic microbiome therapy, tested in mice, protects against severe symptoms of a gut infection that is notoriously difficult-to-treat and potentially life-threatening in humans, according to ...

His white blood cell levels remained low, indicating no signs of infection. Francis gave his Sunday blessing in written form as he remains in the hospital, where the Vatican earlier confirmed he ...

The virus is airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs. It most commonly affects kids. "On average, one infected person may infect about 15 other people ...

Gofundme A teenager has died after doctors misdiagnosed his terminal cancer as an ear infection. In October 2024, Jac Sexton started experiencing severe headaches, double vision, slurred speech ...

There are currently 164 people infected across eight states - the first measles death in 10 years was also reported this week. Here’s what you need to know about the current measles outbreak ...

Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable respiratory illness; 90% of people who are exposed to somebody with the virus will become infected, according to the CDC. Measles spreads ...

It is not known how the cats became infected. They had not come into contact with infected poultry or livestock, but they roamed outdoors and could have come into contact with infected birds or ...

The pathogen can cause a staph infection, which can be life-threatening. The recall only applies to one lot of SinuCleanse nasal wash with the following information: Product Name: SinuCleanse Soft ...

KING COUNTY, Wash. — At least two domestic, indoor cats were infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in King and Snohomish counties after eating potentially contaminated food ...

The news on Wednesday that a child died from measles at a Lubbock hospital is something that infectious disease experts like Dr. Peter Hotez have feared since an outbreak of the virus began ...