Virus

Taiwan has confirmed its first chikungunya virus case imported from China, amid a significant outbreak in the latter country. Over 7,000 cases have been reported in China, primarily around Foshan, …

Chinese authorities have implemented measures this week to contain an outbreak of chikungunya, a virus responsible for fever and joint pain. Reports indicate that over 7,000 cases have emerged, predominantly …

A prominent health organisation is urging the federal government to provide the $300 respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine at no cost to thousands of vulnerable Australians, as infection rates increase …

In Guangdong province, China, over 7,000 cases of the chikungunya virus have emerged since July, prompting urgent public health measures similar to those for a pandemic. The surge in cases …

A significant study from Australia could offer a potential cure for Human T-Cell leukaemia type 1 (HTLV-1), a virus affecting around 10 million people globally. This virus compromises the immune …

A tragic case has emerged in New South Wales, where a man in his 50s has succumbed to the first documented instance of Australian bat lyssavirus in the state. NSW …

A man in his 50s from northern New South Wales is currently in a critical condition in hospital after being infected with the Australian bat lyssavirus, a virus closely related …

A second case of Japanese encephalitis has been reported in a resident of northern Victoria, raising concerns among health officials. The individual likely contracted the virus while in the Riverina …

Chinese authorities have noted a significant increase in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases during winter, causing some online speculation about a potential pandemic akin to COVID-19. However, experts reassure that HMPV …

In South Australia, a new initiative will provide free vaccination against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) for pregnant women and infants, aimed at reducing hospital admissions following a challenging season. This …