Viruses in Focus

Measles is a highly infectious childhood disease caused by the measles virus (MeV). Symptoms include fever, cough, and the infamous blotchy red rash . The cough is doubly dangerous, as it can transmit the virus through respiratory droplets where the virus...

As the summer progresses, cases of Ebola virus continue to soar in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. With over 3500 cases to date and over 1500 deaths, this is the fastest growing outbreak of Ebola to date and stands as the third...