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The diseases that spread like wildfire. And those that don’t.
The virus that causes eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, has evolved to infect mosquitoes. To be able to spread between people, however, it faces extra challenges.
The monkeypox virus can easily spread between humans and animals. A veterinary virologist explains how the virus could go from people to wild animals in the US – and why that could be a problem.
While the majority of monkeypox cases thus far have been recorded among men who have sex with men, everyone is still at risk of contracting the disease.
Scientists have been testing captive and wild animals for the coronavirus since the pandemic began. Only a few wild species are known to carry the virus, but many more have been shown to be susceptible.
Recent computer modeling shows the upcoming flu season might see a surge in cases. Coupled with COVID-19’s continued threat, doctors are again urging Americans to get their shots.
Making rapid antigen tests for COVID-19 cheaper and more accessible can catch the infectious cases before they spread and help everyone resume normal activities safely.
COVID vaccines don’t contain any live virus to shed. Here’s the science to put the myth of viral shedding after the COVID vaccine to bed.
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University Distinguished Professor of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology and Director of the One Health Institute, Colorado State University
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Associate Professor of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology, Colorado State University
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Conjoint Professor, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle
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Professor of Family Medicine, University of Pittsburgh
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Assistant Professor of Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University
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Associate Professor of Public Policy, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Associate Professor of Epidemiology, Texas A&M University
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Associate Professor of Veterinary medicine and Virology, Colorado State University
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Distinguished Professor of Health Policy and Management, University of Pittsburgh
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Associate Research Professor of Molecular Parasitology and Medical Entomology, University of Notre Dame
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Associate Professor of Virology, University of Notre Dame
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Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
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Conjoint Associate Professor, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle