infection
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Here’s What Will Probably Cause the Next Pandemic, Sorry
In the opening of HBO’s The Last of Us, a couple of scientists on a 1960s-era interview show debate the possibility of a fungus-driven pandemic destroying humanity. It not only sets the tone for the show, it makes you wonder if something like that could actually happen. The answer: No. At least, not right now.…
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What Is Japanese Encephalitis Virus and How Can You Avoid It?
With our summer dominated by wet weather and booming mosquito populations, health authorities have been alert to the threat of mosquito-borne disease. One such disease is Japanese encephalitis virus, which was detected for the first time in southeastern Australia. It was initally found in pigs at pig farms in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland,…
