HMPV causes flu-like symptoms. The virus usually affects the upper respiratory system but can sometimes cause lower respiratory infections. HMPV is more common in winter and early spring.

Five years ago, a mysterious new virus emerged in Wuhan, China, marking the start of a global health crisis. Initially nameless, the virus and the illness it caused would eventually ignite a ...

Some of these studies have linked the herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) and Alzheimer’s disease. The herpes simplex virus type can affect the brain in a number of ways including encephalitis ...

University of Pittsburgh researchers uncovered a surprising link between Alzheimer's disease and herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), suggesting that viral infections may play a role in the disease.

University of Pittsburgh researchers uncovered a surprising link between Alzheimer's disease and herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), suggesting that viral infections may play a role in the disease.

Summary: Researchers discovered a connection between Alzheimer’s disease and herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), suggesting viral infections may contribute to neurodegeneration. The study found that tau ...

A quadruple whammy of viruses – flu, COVID, norovirus, and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV – is hitting the U.S. as the year comes to a close. The Centers for Disease Control and ...

The herpes simplex virus (HSV) impacts millions globally, yet it remains surrounded by stigma and misinformation. Advances in research have expanded our understanding of the virus, leading to ...

The CDC estimates there have been over 1,500 deaths from flu so far this year. Respiratory illness activity – a measure of how often conditions like the common cold, flu, COVID-19, and ...

Here, we describe structures of the Nipah virus L-P polymerase complex and the L-protein’s Connecting Domain (CD). The cryo-electron microscopy L-P complex structure reveals the organization of the ...

Most norovirus outbreaks occur when people who are already infected spread the virus to others by direct means, such as through sharing food or eating utensils. Outbreaks can also be spread ...

Current treatment options have shown only modest effectiveness at the population level, the researchers note. Herpes simplex virus (HSV) exists in two types: HSV-1 and HSV-2. Both are highly ...