West Nile virus detected in Massachusetts 'earlier' than normal
West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes for the first time this year in the Bay State, according to the Department of Public Health.
Jun 18, 2025
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Nervous System Diseases: News and Research on Encephalitis, Viral
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Targeting viral enzymes to strengthen brain immunity against HSV-1
Infections caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) can lead to HSV-1 encephalitis—a rare but deadly condition that inflames the brain. Despite decades of research, treatment options for this disease remain limited.
Jun 3, 2025
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Mosquito season begins in South Florida: Is climate change making it worse?
As Miami-Dade marks the unofficial beginning of mosquito season with an event to help residents "Fight the Bite", the Herald spoke to the head of the Mosquito Control Division, Dr. John-Paul Mutebi, to answer readers' questions ...
May 8, 2025
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What are the symptoms of measles? How long does the vaccine last? Experts answer 6 key questions
So far in 2025 (as of May 1), 70 cases of measles have been notified in Australia, with all states and territories except Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory having recorded at least one case. Most infections have ...
May 4, 2025
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Long-term measles health risks include immune amnesia, brain swelling and hearing loss, experts say
Measles is more than a rash, runny nose and a fever—it can cause brain swelling, blindness and wipe out the immune system's memory, leaving unvaccinated children, and even adults, vulnerable to infection long after recovery.
Apr 17, 2025
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Experts stress importance of vaccination amidst measles outbreaks
Pediatric infectious diseases experts stress the importance of vaccination against measles, one of the most contagious viruses, which is once more spreading in the United States. In the article published in Pediatrics, they ...
Apr 15, 2025
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Measles can ravage the immune system and brain, causing long-term damage—a virologist explains
The measles outbreak that began in west Texas in late January 2025 continues to grow, with 400 confirmed cases in Texas and more than 50 in New Mexico and Oklahoma as of March 28.
Mar 31, 2025
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Q&A: Expert on Texas' growing measles crisis
Measles is a highly contagious disease that was declared eliminated from the U.S. by the World Health Organization 25 years ago due to the success of vaccination efforts. Yet, Texas counties primarily in the South Plains ...
Mar 28, 2025
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Ex-Cyclone Alfred has left flooding in its wake—here's how floods affect our health
Ex-Cyclone Alfred is bringing significant rainfall to southeast Queensland and the Northern Rivers of New South Wales. Flooding has hit Lismore, Ballina, Grafton, Brisbane and Hervey Bay, which received 150 mm of rainfall ...
Mar 10, 2025
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Texas records first US measles death in ten years—how to protect yourself and your community
On Feb. 26, 2025, Texas health officials announced the death of a child in a measles outbreak—the first measles death in the United States since 2015. The outbreak was first identified in early February in Gaines County, ...
Mar 3, 2025
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