Nov 23, 2022 · Viral infections are any illness you get from a virus (a small germ that uses your cells to reproduce). Common viral illnesses include colds, the flu, COVID-19, norovirus (“stomach flu”), HPV (warts) and herpes simplex virus (cold sores). Many viruses go away on their own, but some cause life-threatening or chronic illnesses.

Oct 19, 2022 · Here are the 12 worst killers, based on the likelihood that a person will die if they are infected with one of them, the sheer numbers of people they have killed and whether they represent a...

Although COVID-19 is very contagious, its fatality rate is relatively low in comparison with these ten viruses. From the Marburg to Dengue, these viruses are not mere names but potent adversaries...

Jan 14, 2025 · Data from the CDC show that all four viruses are circulating at high levels this winter. It’s not uncommon for these viruses to spread more quickly during winter months, and you can still take...

Feb 10, 2020 · Contagious diseases have shaped human history and they remain with us. Here's a look at some of the worst, from ebola and dengue to the more recent coronavirus and Zika virus.

May 30, 2023 · In the United States, more people died in 2020 and 2021 than during the 1918 influenza pandemic, which was widely called the most deadly in recorded history. The word “deadly” certainly applies to...

Dec 18, 2023 · Viral infections are contagious illnesses caused by viruses. These infections occur when the virus infects you and attacks the cells in your body.

Mar 11, 2020 · All the hand sanitizer, face masks, and toilet paper in the world can’t save us from some of history’s nastiest viruses and the horrifying diseases they cause in humans. Here are eight of the most...

A virus with a lower case fatality rate can kill more people if it’s highly transmissible, with a long period of time before severe or obvious symptoms set in. This allows an infected person to expose many others. That’s why SARS-CoV-2 caused such a rapid and devastating outbreak around the globe.

Mar 14, 2024 · Understanding these viruses is paramount for developing effective prevention and treatment strategies. Here, we embark on a journey to explore 12 of the most dangerous viruses worldwide, unraveling their origins, modes of transmission, symptoms, and …