Infectious Diseases Archives - DeFuck Media

Newly Discovered Fish-Killing Pathogens in Brazil

Newly Discovered Fish-Killing Pathogens in Brazil

By André Julião, São Paulo Research Foundation August 5, 2026Uncategorized

Summary of Nearly Invisible Fish-Killing Pathogens Found in Brazil for the First Time: Researchers have identified pathogens causing columnaris disease—previously found only in Asia and the U.S.—in Brazil, impacting fish…

Two Deadly Viruses That Mimic Flu Symptoms Initially

Two Deadly Viruses That Mimic Flu Symptoms Initially

By Canadian Medical Association Journal July 8, 2026Uncategorized

Summary of These Two Deadly Viruses Can Look Like the Flu at First: Ebola and hantavirus are two viral diseases that can initially resemble the flu, making early detection and…

Scientists Identify “Achilles’ Heel” of Deadly Diarrhea Bacteria

Scientists Identify “Achilles’ Heel” of Deadly Diarrhea Bacteria

By Washington University in St. Louis June 20, 2026Uncategorized

Summary of Scientists Discover the “Achilles’ Heel” of Two of the World’s Deadliest Diarrhea Bacteria: Researchers from Washington University and the University of Missouri have identified a shared vulnerability in…

Researchers Find Natural Compound That Neutralizes Superbug

Researchers Find Natural Compound That Neutralizes Superbug

By University of Guelph May 5, 2026Uncategorized

Summary of Researchers Discover Natural Compound That Disarms Deadly Superbug: Researchers at the University of Guelph have discovered promising compounds that may disrupt the virulence of Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium…

Hidden Parasite Discovered in Popular Portuguese Lake Raises Health Risks

Hidden Parasite Discovered in Popular Portuguese Lake Raises Health Risks

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center April 30, 2026Uncategorized

Summary of Hidden Parasite Found in Popular Portuguese Lake Raises Health Concerns: Researchers in Portugal have identified the parasite Trichobilharzia franki in Lake Alqueva, marking its first confirmed appearance in…

Diabetes Drug May Help Prevent HIV Recurrence

Diabetes Drug May Help Prevent HIV Recurrence

By Sarah Stanley, Gladstone Institutes April 24, 2026Uncategorized

Summary of A Common Diabetes Drug May Hold the Key to Stopping HIV From Coming Back: Researchers are exploring why some individuals with HIV can suppress the virus for extended…

Urban Expansion in the Amazon: Yellow Fever’s Resurgence

Urban Expansion in the Amazon: Yellow Fever’s Resurgence

By University of California - Santa Barbara April 15, 2026Uncategorized

Summary of As Cities Invade the Amazon, Yellow Fever Makes a Dangerous Comeback: A recent study from UC Santa Barbara highlights the rising incidence of yellow fever among humans in…

Invisible Parasite Evades Detection by Shedding Its Genes

Invisible Parasite Evades Detection by Shedding Its Genes

By University of York March 30, 2026Uncategorized

Summary of This Deadly Parasite Stays Invisible by Shredding Its Own Genes: Recent research has unveiled how the African trypanosome parasite, responsible for sleeping sickness, evades the human immune system.…

How Aging Lungs Elevate Mild Infections to Severe Risks

How Aging Lungs Elevate Mild Infections to Severe Risks

By University of California - San Francisco March 27, 2026Uncategorized

Summary of Why Aging Lungs Turn Mild Infections Into Life-Threatening Illness: A recent study from UC San Francisco reveals that aging lungs may significantly contribute to dangerous inflammation during infections…

New Tick-Borne Bacteria Found in U.S. Dogs

New Tick-Borne Bacteria Found in U.S. Dogs

By North Carolina State University March 4, 2026Uncategorized

Summary of New Tick-Borne Bacteria Discovered in U.S. Dogs: Researchers at North Carolina State University have identified a new bacterial species, Rickettsia finnyi, linked to a spotted fever-like illness in…