Viral exanthem (viral rash) is a skin condition that develops because of a viral infection like chickenpox, rubella, or measles. Rashes from viral infections may cause bumps or spots that itch, are ...

But the most important difference between the two is that type A viruses can cause pandemics because of how often and quickly ...

One of the remaining mysteries of the human immune system is why a certain cell, called a B cell, which retains a memory for past infections -- ensuring we fight off diseases we have experienced ...

Some cancer cells don't die; they go quiet, like seeds lying dormant in the soil. These "sleeper cells," scattered throughout the body, can stay inactive for years. But when the body faces a ...

In a recent study published in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, Powell and his colleagues identified two specific HERV expression signatures associated with disease: downregulation of HERVs located on ...

As winter deepens across Nepal, doctors are reporting an increase in respiratory illnesses ranging from common colds and ...

A non-DNA based test could identify viral infections in patients in minutes. When a clinician suspects a patient has a viral illness, the presence of specific virus types can be confirmed through a ...