infectious diseases
The latest news on infectious diseases
More illnesses, deaths from mosquito-borne disease reported in 2012 than in recent years, agency says
But the risk is small and the connection hasn't been proven, researchers say
Understanding specialized cells could be key to preventing genital herpes, researchers say
It may even reduce their bowel symptoms, researchers say
They often miss fine print on the label warning against use in children younger than 4 years old
Researchers report two drugs currently used to treat hepatitis C stopped virus from replicating in lab tests
CDC reports on three patients who were sickened by infected donor
Prior inoculation probably would have protected her, experts say
Certain strains of the cervical cancer virus found in tumors from nonsmokers
Large study found shot effective but only 4 percent of older adults receive it
