What Is La Crosse Encephalitis? La Crosse encephalitis is a viral disease caused by the La Crosse virus which belongs to the group of viruses known as bunyaviruses. Typically transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito mainly Aedes triseriatus this disease is most commonly found in wooded areas […]

What Is Heartland Virus Overview Heartland virus is a phlebovirus which is primarily transmitted to people through the bite of infected ticks, specifically the Lone Star tick (Amblyomma americanum) It was first identified in Missouri in 2009 after two farmers from the northwestern part of the state were hospitalized with […]

What Is Lujo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus The Lujo hemorrhagic fever virus is a rare and highly fatal zoonotic agent that causes severe hemorrhagic fever in humans. It was first identified in 2008 during an outbreak in Southern Africa, originating in Lusaka, Zambia and moving to Johannesburg, South Africa. The virus […]

What Is SARS-CoV-3 SARS-CoV-3 is a newly identified strain of coronavirus believed to be part of the same family of viruses that includes SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 the virus responsible for COVID-19. Like its predecessors SARS-CoV-3 is known to cause severe respiratory symptoms and has the potential to lead to significant […]

What Is Hendra Virus Hendra virus is a rare but serious zoonotic disease first discovered in 1994 following an outbreak at a racing stable in Hendra, a suburb of Brisbane, Australia. This virus is part of the Paramyxoviridae family which is primarily associated with fruit bats, also known as flying […]

What Is Melioidosis Overview of the Bacterial Infection Melioidosis is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei. Originally identified in the early 20th century, this pathogen predominantly affects individuals in tropical and subtropical regions, with high incidences reported in Southeast Asia and Northern Australia. The bacteria typically reside […]

Introduction to Keystone Virus Infection The Keystone virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus primarily found in the southeastern United States. It was first identified in the Keystone area of Tampa Bay Florida hence its name. This virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito and remains a significant concern […]

Overview of Chapare Hemorrhagic Fever Chapare Hemorrhagic Fever is a rare viral hemorrhagic fever caused by the Chapare virus which is a member of the Arenaviridae family. This virus was first identified in 2003 in Chapare Province Bolivia and is believed to be transmitted through direct contact with infected rodents […]