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The human avian flu case in B.C. demonstrates there is much to learn about the complex factors that may result in a virus developing the ability to infect humans.
Cytomegalovirus, or CMV, can pass from mother to baby in pregnancy and cause hearing loss, cerebral palsy or other lifelong disabilities. But it can be prevented.
There’s been a late rise of influenza A, mostly due to the ‘super K’ strain.
Keeping children home from school if they have COVID-19 protects family and school community members at high risk of serious illness.
A strong immune response doesn’t necessarily mean better protection from infection. The type and timing of immune attacks matter, too.
As dengue spreads further outside its normal tropical zones, doctors and patients need to know what to watch for.
When state health departments, federal health agencies and medical societies diverge, how is an ordinary person supposed to know whom to trust?
No Australian pets have contracted H5 bird flu, but overseas outbreaks suggest cats are particularly vulnerable.
Medicine and technology may have advanced, but the dangers of the wilderness remain unchanged. The Oregon Trail game provides timeless tips on how to enjoy nature safely.
Petting zoos can be a lot of fun for all the family. But a recent tragic case reminds us there are infection risks.
Thousands of Australians unwittingly contracted HIV and hepatitis C before donated blood was routinely tested. Could a new Senate inquiry mean fairer compensation?
The federal government’s actions could leave the island’s wildlife more vulnerable to H5N1.
From eggs and jalapenos to dog food, granola and pet turtles – it seems like you can catch a Salmonella infection from just about anything these days.
Understanding the true magnitude of the current H5N1 outbreak is key to curbing its spread.
For some illnesses, shorter courses of antibiotics work just as well as longer ones, but researchers are still working out the ideal timescales for many infections – and it may not line up with when you feel better.
The honey is being exported without the knowledge of the honey harvesters that keeps consumers safe.
Nearly 9% of Vietnamese wildlife farmers have been infected with hantavirus, pointing to the risks of current farming practices.
This seemingly harmless hobby could accelerate the spread of the deadly H5N1 strain.
Measles is making a comeback around the world. In places with low vaccination rates, a few cases can quickly become an epidemic.
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Professor of Global Biosecurity, NHMRC L3 Research Fellow, Head, Biosecurity Program, Kirby Institute, UNSW
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Professor of Infectious Diseases, Monash University
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Professor of Microbiology and Immunology, Indiana University
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Associate Professor, Epidemiology, Deakin University
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Regents' Professor & Chair, Medical Laboratory Science, Texas State University
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Professor of Infectious Diseases and Global Health, University of Sydney
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Paediatrician & Infectious Diseases Physician; Senior Lecturer & NHMRC Fellow, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney
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Professor, Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Sydney
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Paediatrician and Infectious Diseases Specialist; Clinical Researcher, University of Sydney
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Adjunct Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine
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Senior Lecturer in Microbiology, Western Sydney University
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John Curtin Distinguished Professor of Health Science, Curtin University
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Deputy Director, WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza
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Associate Professor of Medicine, Infectious Diseases Physician, Australian National University
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Professor of Medicine, University of Virginia