Category: Infectious diseases

shamonda virus

Shamonda virus, first human case in France: the patient has died

 Editorial Team  23 October 2026

French health authorities have announced that a patient infected with the Shamonda virus—previously thought to be non-transmissible to humans—has died in a hospital in Lyon. This marks the first documented…

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earwax blockage

How to Clean Your Ears

 Editorial Team  21 May 2026

By Dr. Alessandro Valieri, Specialist in Otolaryngology Proper ear cleaning is important to avoid annoying conditions ranging from earwax buildup to infections, persistent itching, and even hearing loss. Ear hygiene…

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Hantavirus

How Worried Should We be About the Hantavirus Outbreak?

 Editorial Team  8 May 2026

The hantavirus outbreak that emerged on the Hondius cruise ship in recent days is being closely monitored by the World Health Organization and many other health institutions. To date, the…

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sea virus

A Marine Virus Is Causing Eye Problems in Humans

 Editorial Team  16 April 2026

A virus that normally infects fish and marine invertebrates has begun to infect humans: this is the first time a spillover, or species jump, has been reported from marine animals…

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Nipah virus - brain damage

The Looming Shadow: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Nipah Virus (NiV)

 Editorial Team  30 January 2026

Article checked and sources verified by Journalist Rosalba Mancuso – The Nipah virus (NiV) represents one of the most formidable challenges to global health security in the 21st century. Recognized…

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