Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is highly prevalent in humans and can cause severe diseases, especially in immunocompromised adults and newborns, such as keratitis and herpes simplex encephalitis.

The president of Tanzania has confirmed a case of the Marburg virus in the country. Marburg belongs to the same family of illnesses as Ebola and can cause death in up to 88% of cases. President ...

Shamim Chowdhury is a Newsweek reporter based in London, U.K. Her focus is on major international breaking news stories, in particular, conflicts, refugees and natural disasters. She has reported ...