Infectious Diseases

This is the second recorded human case of bird flu in the U.S. “The risk to the general public is believed to be low," Texas health officials said.

Naegleria fowleri makes headlines for being the “brain-eating” amoeba. But what exactly is it, and what’s the risk of getting infected?

The FDA is investigating a hepatitis A outbreak potentially linked to strawberries sold at a number of retailers, including Trader Joe's, Kroger, Safeway, Aldi and Walmart.

Scientists are beginning to come up with answers to the question of how long antibodies from an infection can protect you — and what they'll protect you from.

Texans know even less about the COVID-19 situation in county jails than they did last spring – and researchers warn the spread of infection among incarcerated people and staff could put communities at greater risk.

A student at Texas A&M University is being tested for possible infection with the new coronavirus, officials at the Brazos County Health District said…