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Israel sees early, severe Flu surge as children hit hard and vaccination rates stay low
A sharp November jump in flu A is shown in Maccabi data; nearly 6 in 10 preschoolers tested were positive, and a quarter of community PCR samples came back flu A, up from 5% a year ago; only 13% have been vaccinated
Or Hadar
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12.05.25
Ten families around the world appear naturally immune to viruses
Scientists found a rare mutation in a small number of people that gives broad viral resistance and could guide future antiviral treatments as researchers work to develop defenses against both known and emerging diseases
Dr. Aner Ottolenghi, Dr. Dror Bar-Nir
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12.03.25
Chikungunya virus outbreak in China: Thousands infected amid aggressive containment measures
China faces its largest-ever chikungunya outbreak with over 7,700 cases, mostly in Foshan; authorities deploy forced hospitalizations, drones and fines to contain the virus spread as concerns grow over local transmission
Tzur Gueta
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08.08.25
Polio virus found in wastewater in several Israeli cities
Israeli health officials detected poliovirus in sewage from several cities, signaling renewed spread; Health Ministry urges immediate vaccination, warning the virus can cause irreversible paralysis, especially in unvaccinated individuals
Or Hadar
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08.07.25
Dormant virus and head trauma: New clue in Alzheimer’s research
Neurodegenerative brain diseases continue to pose a major medical challenge, with no known cure; research shows herpes simplex virus (HSV) infects brain cells and may trigger inflammation and neuronal degeneration
Tal Fisher/Davidson Institute of Science
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07.26.25
What is hantavirus, the infection that killed Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s wife?
Dr. Roy Zucker, an infectious disease specialist, says hantavirus is a rare infection, uncommon in Israel but more prevalent in South America and certain areas of the US; localized outbreaks occur every few years, prompting the CDC to monitor cases closely
Tzur Gueta
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03.09.25
'Stomach flu' Norovirus spreads in US: These are the symptoms
The US is facing a norovirus outbreak with infection rates twice the average; Experts attribute the surge to factors such as a new strain, the winter season and more; 'Norovirus is highly contagious and a leading cause of gastroenteritis, however, Israel has not seen a significant outbreak in recent years' says Dr. Khuzaima Khamaisi
Tzur Gueta
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01.30.25
Why are some people perpetually sick during winter? Experts explain
Winter illnesses are on the rise, with many suffering from repeated infections; experts share the causes behind this phenomenon and offer tips to break the cycle, focusing on hygiene, vaccinations, nutrition and other preventive measures
Tzur Gueta
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01.13.25
HMPV virus spreads in China: What are the symptoms and is there cause for concern?
Experts warn that for those with weakened immune systems or chronic respiratory diseases, HMPV can lead to complications such as shortness of breath and hospitalization; 'Recommend getting the flu vaccine to reduce the risk of dual infections, which could be more severe'
Tzur Gueta
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01.07.25
Researchers discover ancient viruses in Tibetan glacier ice
China launched a scientific expedition in Lhasa to investigate the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, focusing on one glacier, two lakes, and three rivers, with over 400 researchers participating in six research teams
Ynetnews
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08.29.24
This is the risk from Mpox and what can be done to protect against it
After the first case of the new Mpox strain is detected in Sweden, WHO sounds the alarm; Israel sees no cases originating in Africa and does not change recommendation for vaccines
Ynet
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08.18.24
Israel's birds infected by West Nile fever
Agriculture Ministry veterinary official says number of reports of birds acting strange is increasing, which upon inspection are to be positive for the virus
Alexandra Lukash
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07.11.24
Health Ministry confirms 2 women died of West Nile fever
Health Ministry says 21 cases of West Nile fever have been diagnosed so far, with 17 patients hospitalized; 3 of the hospitalized patients are on ventilators
Adir Yanko, Meir Turgeman, Raanan Ben Tzur
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06.23.24
Researchers discover giant viruses on Greenland ice sheet, potentially slowing ice melt
Viruses believed to potentially control algae blooms by infecting and consuming snow algae, acting as natural control mechanism and slowing down ice melt
Ynetnews
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06.09.24
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