Marburg virus detected in Uganda toddler
The World Health Organization said Thursday that a case of Marburg virus disease had been detected in a toddler in Uganda during enhanced surveillance for Ebola.
Jul 2, 2026
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Animal Diseases: News and Research on Animal Diseases
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Tick-borne diseases reported every month of the year and in every Illinois county
A new analysis of state health department data reveals that more than 6,400 Illinois residents were diagnosed with tick-borne diseases from 2004 to 2022. The most commonly reported infections in the state are Lyme disease, ...
Jun 29, 2026
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How YouTube shapes public understanding of avian influenza
A new study analyzing more than 11,000 YouTube videos and comments found that online narratives surrounding avian influenza evolved alongside major outbreak developments, including increasing reports of infections in mammals, ...
Jun 27, 2026
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Tourist hotspots could be creating new routes for parasite transmission
Researchers from the University of Lincoln have contributed to an international study examining how interactions between people, free-roaming dogs and wildlife at urban tourist destinations may create opportunities for parasite ...
Jun 24, 2026
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Health 'war room,' digital tools are tracking disease risks during World Cup
With 48 teams competing across 16 host cities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, tracking the health and location of World Cup players and fans is a logistical challenge that public health experts want to get a handle on.
Jun 12, 2026
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How South African scientists identified hantavirus on a cruise ship thousands of miles away
When South African infectious disease specialist Lucille Blumberg checked her email on the morning of May 1, while the country was celebrating the Labor Day holiday, an urgent message caught her attention.
May 23, 2026
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The hantavirus outbreak is the warning the world needs to improve pandemic preparedness
The latest case of a Canadian passenger testing positive shows the hantavirus outbreak isn't over yet. We can probably expect more cases, given the long incubation period of this infection.
May 19, 2026
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Africa CDC declares continental emergency over Ebola outbreak
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has declared the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a Continental Public Health Emergency, in a statement late Monday.
May 19, 2026
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WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
The World Health Organization declared the Ebola disease outbreak caused by a rare virus in Congo and neighboring Uganda a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday, after more than 300 suspected cases and ...
May 17, 2026
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Q&A: Expert explains why tick bites are sending people to the ER in droves
Early-season tick bites have been driving more people to emergency rooms since 2017, and Virginia, along with several other northeastern states, is in the bull's-eye.
May 11, 2026
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