Some tiny viruses, called deltaviruses, can only spread by relying on other viruses. A study published in Cell shows that ...

The dreaded tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) virus infects different types of brain cells in different parts of the brain, depending on whether the affected person's immune system is activated or not.

Feb 1 (Reuters) - The H5N1 avian influenza virus has flared up again in recent months, spreading through poultry flocks in Japan, Vietnam and Thailand, killing people in Indonesia and claiming its ...

Common cold viruses include rhinoviruses, adenoviruses, human parainfluenza virus, and respiratory syncytial virus. Most resolve on their own with rest and over-the-counter medications. Share on ...

Pet bunnies love spring grass but keep those family members inside, experts say — or risk dooming Long Island’s wild rabbits by spreading a deadly hemorrhagic disease. The virus, known as Rabbit ...

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Viruses rely on hosts to survive. But some viruses are more effective at reproducing than others. Now, new research has shown that the herpes virus, more specifically herpes simplex virus type 1 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Projectile vomiting is common with norovirus. Elnur/Shutterstock.com In the last few months, schools all over the country have ...

Few viruses are as widespread – and sometimes misunderstood – as the human papillomavirus, or HPV. It’s so common that most of us – up to 80% – will encounter it at some point in our lives, often ...

Viruses in soil may not be as destructive to bacteria as once thought and could instead act like lawnmowers, culling older cells and giving space for new growth, according to research. Viruses in soil ...