All Veterinary Medicine & Zoonoses articles
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NewsBiomarkers may someday help clinicians better detect Borrelia burgdorferi infections
Current tests for Lyme disease often miss infections during the early critical window and cannot tell whether bacteria are still present or were cleared years ago. New research suggests that anti-lipid antibodies may address these shortcomings.
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NewsTick-borne diseases reported every month of the year and in every Illinois county
A new analysis of state health department data reveals that more than 6,400 Illinois residents were diagnosed with tickborne diseases from 2004-2022.
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NewsCase study: Fatal rabies in a child
Ontario’s first case of fatal rabies since 1967 provides critical guidance to help prevent death from rabies in future instances. The parents agreed to share their son’s case to help raise awareness of rabies.
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NewsHantavirus in the South Atlantic: A one health and microbiome wake‑up call
The hantavirus pulmonary syndrome outbreak on MV Hondius shows how global travel and environmental change are reshaping how zoonotic viruses emerge. In a new commentary, Professor Lu proposes four initiatives aligned with Microbiome and One Health.
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NewsMount Sinai scientists develop first fully human monoclonal antibody cocktail that protects against Nipah and Hendra viruses
New preclinical study demonstrates that a novel monoclonal antibody cocktail provides complete protection against lethal Nipah and Hendra virus infection.
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NewsSea anemone flips a human antiviral strategy on its head
A new study has uncovered a previously unknown antiviral defense mechanism in sea anemones, revealing that animals may have evolved more than one way to fight viral infections.
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NewsHow YouTube shapes public understanding of avian influenza
A new study analyzing more than 11,000 YouTube videos and comments found that online narratives surrounding avian influenza evolved alongside major outbreak developments, including increasing reports of infections in mammals, sporadic human cases, and economic consequences.
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NewsHealthy infant microbiomes appear to protect against malaria
A small preliminary study shows that 6-week-old infants with healthy gut microbiomes are less likely to contract malaria in their first year of life, suggesting the intriguing possibility that treatments such as probiotics could be protective against malaria.
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NewsNew vaccine offers hope against growing tropical disease in U.S.
Researchers have developed a first-ever vaccine against leishmaniasis, a disease putting 10% of the world at risk. A game changer was the development of CRISPR gene-editing technology.
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OpinionFungi that inspired The Last of Us may hold the key to a pesticide-free agriculture
They may be the stuff of our nightmares, but Aditya Singh Ranout reveals how invisible allies underneath our feet in the form of entomopathogenic fungi are transforming agriculture - and why these fascinating microbes may hold the key to a pesticide-free agriculture.
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NewsVeterinary review warns antibiotic resistance threatens vision in pets
A new review warns sight-threatening antibiotic-resistant eye infections are becoming a significant threat to vision in dogs, cats, and horses with multidrug-resistant bacteria becoming more common in referral veterinary settings.
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NewsHow H5N1 bird flu hid unrecognized for weeks in dairy cattle
A new study reveals why H5N1 influenza infection looked so different in dairy cows, offering a framework for spotting new host species quickly. Instead of affecting the lungs, it caused severe infection in the cows’ udders, largely sparing the lungs.
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NewsOropouche virus has already infected more than 5 million people in Brazil, study suggests
The recent Oropouche virus outbreak in 2023 has drawn attention in Brazil and other Latin American countries because of its scale and rapid spread. Researchers estimate that since 1960, the virus has infected approximately 9.4 million people in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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NewsThe drive to protect Missouri’s $4 billion cattle industry from tick threats
A tiny parasite-carrying tick is posing an outsized threat to Missouri’s cattle. Now, researchers are stepping in to protect the state’s $4 billion cattle industry by tracking different ways the American dog tick spreads a deadly disease known as bovine anaplasmosis.
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NewsSingle amino acid change may help viruses jump from bat to human
New research reports that a single amino-acid change alters how a coronavirus protein interacts with the human and bat immune systems, shifting the body’s response to infection.
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NewsJust 10 viral particles can cause H5N1 avian flu infection in cows
Just 10 viral particles of the H5N1 bird flu that caused hundreds of influenza outbreaks in U.S. dairy cattle can cause infection in cows, a new study shows. The research also hints at why the outbreaks have confounded scientists, farmers and livestock handlers hoping to contain and prevent the disease.
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NewsStudy deploys DNA to track infectious bacteria from raccoons via rivers to humans
The emerging infectious bacterium Escherichia albertii has caused outbreaks of severe food poisoning and hospitalized people through contaminated water and foods, such as salad ingredients. A new study suggests a pathway by which invasive raccoons transmit infections to humans.
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NewsLouse-borne relapsing fever: How the pathogen evades the immune system
A research team has now identified and characterized five closely related proteins that are crucial for the survival of Borrelia recurrentis in the human body. These so-called Chi proteins appear to have evolved from a common ancestor and are therefore considered homologous.
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NewsPathogenic fungus transmitted by domestic cat scratches is present in wild animals
Researchers detected pathogenic species of Sporothrix in the internal organs of mammals, birds, and reptiles that were killed by vehicles on Brazilian roads. The study reveals a new reservoir for fungi and highlights the need for surveillance.
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NewsAs California warms, cases of dengue fever are expected to grow
Historically, dengue fever has been rare in California. But according to new research, a warming climate is making parts of the state more hospitable to the illness — and the mosquitoes that carry it.