non-cellular, submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism
What is Shamonda, the livestock virus found for the first time in a person in France?
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Key FactsFrench officials report first human Shamonda case in France
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- The virus mainly affects cattle and can be transmitted by infected midges.
- The severely immunocompromised patient was treated in Lyon and developed neurological complications probably linked to the virus.
- The WHO and ECDC are monitoring the situation; WHO considers the case isolated and wider spread unlikely at present.
- Europe’s first cases were identified in late July; the virus was later found in farm animals in Ireland, Germany, Italy, Spain and Jersey.
"Until now, the Shamonda virus was considered non-transmissible to humans," it noted, having only been identified in animals "despite decades of circulation of the Shamonda virus in Africa and Asia".— French health and agriculture ministries, in a statement
Deadly Virus: Nigeria Confirms First Case of Ebola: A woman infected with Ebola is traveling by plane from Uganda to Nigeria. Forty-four contacts have already ...
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Bayern coach Vincent Kompany taken to hospital by ambulance: Der FC Bayern sorgt sich um seinen Trainer. Vincent Kompany ist laut Medienberichten nach einer ...
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Key FactsVincent Kompany hospitalized after collapsing
5 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sueddeutsche.de
- Vincent Kompany was taken to a Munich hospital with an emergency doctor Friday afternoon after collapsing near the reserve-team training.
- The club says Kompany is stable and will remain under medical care while his coaching team handles duties for now.
- Kompany recently suffered a flu-virus infection and missed training and the final session before the Arsenal match.
- The club left Kompany’s return open; Aaron Danks will handle Saturday’s press conference before Sunday’s away match at Freiburg at 5:30 p.m.
I contracted a pretty nasty virus last week, and of course I didn’t listen to my body, and then at some point my body said: Now stop it, kid.— Vincent Kompany, speaking at the press conference ahead of the Arsenal match
Deadly virus: Nigeria confirms first Ebola case: Now the first case of Ebola in Nigeria: It is now the fourth country in Africa with at least one confirmed case ...
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Key FactsFlu Vaccination: Expert Warns Against Waiting for Ideal Timing
4 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
- Current RKI data detected influenza in just four percent of submitted samples in Germany; officially, the season begins at ten percent.
- Berit Lange expects infections to increase but cannot predict whether this will happen in two or four weeks.
- For Germany, the Stiko recommends vaccination from October through mid-December 2026; protection generally develops after 10 to 14 days.
- Vaccination coverage is 30 to 40 percent among adults with underlying conditions, while affected children have barely exceeded 10 percent for 10 to 20 years.
If the vaccination rate drops by 10 percent, then everyone loses.— Berit Lange, STIKO member and head of the Epidemiology Department at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), in an interview with FOCUS online, warning against delaying flu vaccination.
Coronavirus in Bavaria: How many Covid-19 viruses are currently in the wastewater?
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Warning as cases of deadly paralysing virus hit record high in Europe killing 130 – symptoms may be mistaken for flu
thesun.co.uk/health/40700313/west-nile-virus-cases-deaths-record-europe/
“Gasping”: Scientists Make Breakthrough Toward Full Cure for HIV: Scientists found a way to make the HIV virus visible, potentially laying the groundwork for ...
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Forecast for upcoming wave of infections: Manufacturers adapt all three flu strains in vaccines
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bbcafrica.com Oct 17
Kenya has confirmed four new cases of the Ebola Bundibugyo virus, bringing the total to seven. Health officials said three of the infected are health workers ... Show more
Kenya confirms third case of Ebola: The victim is a primary contact of the first two cases and has been in quarantine.
nation.africa/kenya/health/kenya-confirms-third-case-of-ebola-5634982
PEP.ph Oct 16
Doctors warn about RSV, a respiratory disease that targets kids: What are its symptoms and cure?
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Kenya has confirmed eight Ebola cases, including one death, as health authorities step up efforts to contain the virus. The growing number of infections has ... Show more
West Nile Virus: Record number of infections in Europe - | first cases in Baden-Württemberg
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Key FactsBaden-Württemberg reports first local West Nile infections
Oct 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sueddeutsche.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sueddeutsche.de
- The Social Ministry attributed both infections to local transmission in the Stuttgart and Karlsruhe areas.
- The RKI recorded 18 cases across Germany from January through mid-October, including at least six locally acquired infections.
- The ECDC counted 1,715 locally acquired infections and 130 deaths in Europe by October 7, including 750 cases and 56 deaths in Italy.
- According to the ECDC, infections remain possible in coming weeks; mosquito protection is recommended especially for older and immunocompromised people.
Recent evidence in humans and animals in Belgium and the Netherlands shows that the virus is circulating further north — a trend that is expected to continue in the coming years.— According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) in a press release.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed more than 4,000 cases of measles this year as the country grapples with the largest outbreak of ... Show more
Cleveland Clinic Oct 15
RSV: Myth vs. Fact: RSV frequently causes serious complications for young infants and older adults. Learn the truth behind some of the most common misconceptions ...
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They were once a common sight on the streets of Wales, but people are now debating whether masks should be re-introduced as cases of Covid-19 have risen ... Show more
Congo's confirmed Ebola cases surpass 9,000 as containment efforts falter: Health workers are alarmed, as many deaths occur outside treatment centers.
pbs.org/newshour/health/congos-confirmed-ebola-cases-surpass-9000-as-containment-efforts-falter
Cancer research: Infections cause one in eight tumors: Bacteria and viruses are the origin of one in eight cancer cases worldwide.
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Petzner's "slant-eyed virus" comment: RTR initiates proceedings against oe24.tv
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West Nile virus: Europe experiences its worst season yet, cases are spreading north
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Kenya's first Ebola case: Questions remain after man travelled across three nations undetected
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Malaga province West Nile virus patient leaves intensive care after his condition improves
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Kenyan patient suspected of Ebola infection tests negative: Preliminary lab results ease fears of a second case in Kenya, after the country reported its ...
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In Germany, a symptomatic autochthonous Sindbis virus infection has been detected in a human for the first time. What kind of virus is it and how can it be ... Show more
Key FactsRKI reports Germany’s first locally acquired Sindbis case
Oct 1, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- The RKI said this was the first detected infection in a person acquired within Germany.
- According to the RKI, the man fell ill on July 12; SINV was detected in September.
- The virus circulates mainly among birds and spreads through mosquitoes; no person-to-person transmission is known.
- No specific treatment exists for SINV; fever and rash usually resolve within one to two weeks, while joint pain may last months.
Kenya confirms second Ebola case - a relative of the first victim: It follows the death last week of a man who had arrived in Kenya after travelling from DR ...
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Pharmacist on 'simple way' to see if you have Covid or flu: Feeling under the weather can make it difficult to know which virus you have caught
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Researchers in @ScienceAdvances have designed a transformative platform that identifies and isolates HPV mutants from complex virus libraries based on their selectable ... Show more
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Why single Ebola death in Kenya has prompted fears of wider African spread: According to the WHO, the Kenyan patient first got sick in the DRC ...
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Cleveland Clinic Oct 01
Bronchitis is when the airways leading to your lungs (trachea and bronchi) get inflamed and fill with mucus. You get a nagging cough as your body tries to get ... Show more
US FDA approves Asahi Kasei's drug for persistent herpes infections: The US FDA on Friday approved Japan's Asahi Kasei's drug for persistent herpes simplex virus ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-approves-asahi-kaseis-drug-persistent-herpes-infections-2026-10-09/
First death from virus: Dengue fever spreads rapidly in Florida: A tropical disease is raging in Florida as badly as it did in the 1930s. 296 people have already ...
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What vaccines doctors say you may need for respiratory virus season: Doctors discuss COVID, flu and RSV vaccines recommended this year.
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'Untreatable' Virus outbreak hits 16 European countries - full list: The Foreign Office-backed Travel Health Pro website has issued a warning about the ...
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Here's what to know about flu, COVID-19 and RSV this respiratory virus season: Respiratory virus specialists say Canadians should get their flu shot as soon as ...
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What to know about Kenya’s first Ebola case and how officials are responding: Kenya’s first Ebola case, a patient who travelled for weeks by road and air through ...
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Unknown virus leaves some Iowa patients sick for weeks: An unidentified illness is stumping medical professionals and keeping patients sick for weeks on end in ...
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Viruses That Can Lead to Cancer: Certain viruses can lead to various types of cancer. Learn about these viruses, what can be done to avoid these cancers ...
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pirbright.ac.uk Oct 03
COVID-19 immunity may help protect against other bat coronaviruses: People who recovered from COVID-19 infection or were vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 are more ...
pirbright.ac.uk/news/covid-19-immunity-may-help-protect-against-other-bat-coronaviruses
Cold, flu, COVID-19: Infection season begins with autumn: As soon as the temperatures drop in autumn, many patients complain of infections ...
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Russian lab worker dies of suspected plague after ‘being exposed to virus by broken test tube’
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Researchers in @ScienceAdvances have designed a transformative platform that identifies and isolates HPV mutants from complex virus libraries based on their selectable ... Show more
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Ebola creates new hot spots in Congo as responders describe ‘chaotic’ response: Congo's Ebola outbreak — caused by the Bundibugyo virus, with no approved vaccine ...
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Shingles cases dropping among people who got chickenpox vaccine, data shows: Shingles is dropping among people who got chickenpox shots but mysteriously rising ...
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Philstar Life Oct 05
Russian anti-plague institute researcher dies of 'unknown' infection: A laboratory worker at an anti-plague research institute in Russia died after an ...
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An Ebola treatment centre was burned down as the death toll in Congo passes 4,000
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If bitten by a dog 🐶, seek immediate medical advice.
The wound must be immediately and thoroughly washed for a minimum of 15 ... Show more
Warning to Brits over deadly paralysing tropical virus that’s killed 9 in Europe – symptoms may be mistaken for the flu
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Doctors Without Borders employee working on Ebola response tests positive for virus
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Congo's Ebola outbreak records more than 4,000 deaths: Congo's Ebola outbreak has resulted in over 4,000 deaths, with authorities struggling to contain the virus ...
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Peter Navarro says Fauci misled the public on COVID. Here's his case: Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro discusses his battles with Anthony Fauci over COVID-19 ...
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What is the plague? How the deadly disease spreads after suspected case in Russia
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Flu (Influenza): Symptoms, Treatment and Vaccination: Flu can be particularly dangerous for older people and those with pre-existing conditions ...
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‘It’s here’: Disease fear grips US as toll climbs: A mosquito-borne disease has prompted a local state of emergency in the US, as cases skyrocket.
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Canada extends travel restrictions linked to Ebola outbreak for 60 days: Canada has extended its travel and immigration restrictions related to the Ebola ...
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Cleveland Clinic Sep 25
Measles is a highly contagious illness caused by a virus. It causes a widespread rash and flu-like symptoms. But measles isn’t just a rash ... Show more
New research helps explain how a common virus and genetic susceptibility may work in concert to trigger multiple sclerosis (MS) attacks ... Show more
Does Epstein-Barr Virus Reactivation Warn of Coming MS Relapse?
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The COVID pandemic was officially declared over more than 3 years ago. Today, 6 years after the identification of SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that brought much of ... Show more
Cleveland Clinic Sep 22
Viral gastroenteritis is extremely common worldwide, but it’s hard to estimate exactly how many people get it each year. Many different viruses cause it ... Show more
Moving target: Congo’s North Kivu province becomes new Ebola hotspot: All 29 beds were full this week at the Kitatumba Ebola treatment centre in Congo’s North ...
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Singapore is building up its vaccine manufacturing and development capability to boost the nation's pandemic preparedness ... Show more
New tool closes gap in harnessing untapped potential of phages: A new tool to mutate bacteriophages—viruses that infect bacteria—provides a "big leap" ...
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How cells rapidly detect viruses that fuse with their membranes: Researchers have figured out a missing piece of the puzzle of how human cells detect invading ...
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Nature Sep 24
AlphaFold ‘goes viral’: database adds protein complexes of common viruses: AI predictions could help with pandemic preparedness, but they will need experimental ...
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RSV Vaccines Are Highly Effective in Older Adults: A sweeping study covering the first year of RSV vaccinations in older adults finds dramatic results.
time.com/article/2026/09/21/rsv-vaccines-are-highly-effective-in-older-adults/
