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The spread of H5N1 avian influenza among cattle and agricultural workers in the United States has raised concerns about pandemic preparedness, revealing potential weaknesses in the public health response system.

Long COVID can manifest as multiple symptoms or diagnosable conditions, affecting any organ system and potentially impairing patients’ ability to work, attend school, and care for themselves.

The recent uncovering of KSHV’s method of commandeering cell metabolism for cancer progression not only highlights a novel therapeutic target but also emphasizes the need for vigilant monitoring in immunocompromised patients, where such viral activations are more likely to precipitate aggressive cancers.

In the battle against recurrent herpes simplex virus infections, chronic suppressive therapy emerges as a pivotal strategy, diminishing both the physical burden of outbreaks and the psychological weight of potential transmission.

New research suggests that the COVID-19 virus and its remnant spike protein may bind to and kill lymphocytes, leading to lymphopenia.

The potential of the antiviral combo in reducing the risk of thromboembolic events among post-COVID-19 patients is real. Could it pave the way for more targeted therapeutic strategies in managing post-COVID-19 conditions?