Authorities have been warned about five virus families that could cause future pandemics. Here are snapshots of the diseases each can cause and why we should be worried.
- Professor of Infectious Diseases, Monash University
Virus baru ini tampaknya merupakan sepupu dekat dari dua virus lain yang signifikan pada manusia: virus Nipah dan virus Hendra.
The virus is related to Hendra and Nipah viruses. But we don’t know whether it spreads from human to human.
The next months are going to remain difficult. But I’m still hopeful about the future. There will come a point when enough people are vaccinated that case numbers begin to decrease.
Unprecedented efforts are driving the global push for a safe and effective vaccine. If and when we have one (or more), here’s how it’s likely to be rolled out in Australia.
Saliva testing is less sensitive than a nasal swab. But in the midst of a public health crisis, in some cases a test with slightly reduced sensitivity may be better than no test at all.
Recent cases among school children has prompted some to wonder: should we close schools again? The short answer is: no.
According to Google Trends, the top globally trending topic this week is ‘orthohantavirus’, as spurious sites claim it’s next pandemic on the horizon. The claim is baseless.
Government schools remain open but many parents are already voluntarily keeping their children home in an effort to ‘flatten the curve’.
Children who get the coronavirus often show mild symptoms and some have none at all. But they can still carry and transmit the virus.
Coronavirus can cause lung damage, pneumonia and multi-organ failure, or sepsis, among other things.
Antibiotic resistant superbugs kill 32 plane-loads of people a week. We can all help fight back
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Antibiotic resistant infections already kill about 700,000 people globally every year. While scientists are racing to find new ways to fight superbugs, there's one thing you can do, too.
The flu vaccine takes about two weeks to start working and only protects against influenza, so you can still get sick from other viruses after your flu shot.
The adjuvanted flu vaccine is free for over-65s and offers better protection than the standard vaccine. Here’s what the research says.
There’s little evidence that longer courses of antibiotics benefit patients so why are they prescribed?
Yes, bacteria can accumulate on tea towels. But most of the bacteria the researchers found are not responsible for food poisoning or other gastrointestinal symptoms.
Penyakit menular via kontak antar-orang dan juga kontak orang dan habitat hewan. Di negara maju ada pergeseran masalah dari penyakit menular ke penyakit tidak menular.
Stating a majority of people won’t benefit from a vaccine ignores the purpose of immunisation programs.
Travel allows us to see the world – and bring foreign diseases home. Here’s why spreading disease is easier than ever.
Two free flu vaccines will improve protection for the over-65s. FluZone High Dose is a high-dose version; Fluad adds an additional ingredient to boost effectiveness. But neither is perfect.
A plague outbreak in Madagascar has killed 170 people. Here’s what you need to know about treatment options and chances it will spread.
The hallmark of a Buruli ulcer is a sore, usually on the legs or arms, which slowly enlarges over weeks to months.
As we head towards flu season, many people are wondering if it’s worth getting vaccinated against influenza and if so, when. Here’s what you need to know.
Doctors often tell patients to take a “course” of antibiotics, because a partially treated infection may result in relapse with antibiotic-resistant bacteria. But where this advice come from?
Charlie Sheen’s recent announcement that he has HIV has raised concerns about whether he may have transmitted the infection to other people.
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