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Swimming pools, gyms and changing rooms are the main risk environments for HPV contraction Warts are small skin bumps caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Although they are generally harmless, they can be a source of annoyance…

Flu viruses and COVID-19 are preparing to visit us, putting our immune system to the test The arrival of autumn brings not only a pleasant change of season, but also an increased risk of contracting respiratory infections. Flu viruses,…

Experts sound the alarm, the virus continues to pose a serious threat to public health Record the first deaths caused by the West Nile virus in Wisconsin and Illinois. Although the overall numbers initially appear lower than in the same…

The virus is spreading rapidly in all age groups, with a peak among children aged 5-9 Parvovirus B19, also known as "slap cheek disease" due to the characteristic rash it causes, is on the rise in the United States. According to a recent…

Vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus, a major cause of hospital admissions for infants and the elderly Scotland has taken a significant step in the fight against respiratory diseases with the introduction of a new respiratory…

The development of autism in children seems to be related to the common herpes virus, during pregnancy A recent study has revealed a significant correlation between cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection during pregnancy and the development of…

The World Health Organization has convened an emergency committee to assess the seriousness of the situation A new strain of mpox, more lethal and contagious, is raising alarm in the international health community. Cases of this more…

New joint appeal to researchers and governments to strengthen and accelerate global research Preparing for the next pandemic is a global challenge that requires an innovative strategy. The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations…

Concerns about the swimming competitions. "In Italy, we would never have taken such a risk" The epidemiologist Massimo Ciccozzi of the University Campus Bio-Medico in Rome has expressed strong concerns about the choice to play swimming…

Let's discover what viruses are and how they impact life on Earth What is a Virus? A virus is a small infectious agent. It can only grow inside living cells of organisms like animals, plants, and bacteria. Although they are small, viruses…