To round out the name, the viruses are given an H and N number to indicate a subtype. A full name might then look like this: ...

As flu season ramps up in the U.S., influenza is not as simple as it first appears, with several different strains in play.

Scientists have developed an innovative therapeutic platform by mimicking the intricate structures of viruses using artificial intelligence (AI).

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Human parainfluenza viruses cause respiratory infections. They are most common in children. There are four different types of human parainfluenza viruses: HPIV-1, HPIV-2, HPIV-3, and HPIV-4.

A highly lethal virus that spreads easily in some birds is causing a significant die-off of an invasive dove species in the ...

Viruses that infect and kill bacteria, called phages, hold promise as new treatment types for dangerous infections, including ...

Adults and older children undergoing reinfection probably constitute an important source of infection for susceptible infants. For this reason it would be desirable to develop immunoprophylactic ...