Zoonotic Infection

New and rare infections were a common source of some of our most popular stories in 2024.

The University of Oxford announced recently that researchers initiated the first-in-human trial of a Marburg virus vaccine to test its safety and evaluate its immune response among a young, healthy population.

H5N1 “bird flu” is widespread among wild birds and has caused sporadic outbreaks among poultry for more than a couple years. A recent outbreak among dairy cow herds in the United States has raised the virus’ profile.

Health officials identified a cluster of cases of feline sporotrichosis, as well as zoonotic transmission between one of the infected cats and a veterinary technician at a clinic in Kansas.

Ocular parasitosis consistently perplexes ophthalmologists due to its varied and unpredictable presentations. The elusive nature of the disease ensures it remains concealed unless actively sought out through diligent examination.

A potential threat on the CDC’s radar is a fungal infection being transmitted by feral cats — initially in Brazil, but now in other countries as well.

Several people contracted Aeromonas infections during a Tough Mudder race in California, health officials confirmed.

Nearly one in five U.S. cases of leprosy is reported in Florida, with roughly 81% of cases in the state reported in central Florida, according to a study.

Healio is tracking updates on the widening outbreak of monkeypox.

After devastating surges in hospitalizations and deaths, many look forward with some relief to the possibility of COVID-19 shifting into an endemic phase, like seasonal influenza.