Virus

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 …

Health officials in Kerala, India, have implemented safety measures following the death of a 14-year-old boy from the Nipah virus over the weekend. In response, 406 individuals who were in …

Bird flu (avian influenza H7N8) has been detected in backyard chickens at a residential property in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), marking the second occurrence of the virus in the …

Researchers at Flinders University in Australia have identified a concerning association between a serious complication linked to COVID-19 vaccines and a rare yet deadly blood condition that can occur after …

A prominent Australian doctor advocates for the discontinuation of the term “long COVID,” following a Queensland Health study that reveals long-term effects of COVID-19 are comparable to those of other …

Queensland’s chief health officer, Dr John Gerrard, has issued a warning regarding an escalating risk of Ross River virus infections this year. Recent testing of over 700 mosquito traps across …