As of May 6, three passengers have died from acute respiratory illness aboard an expedition cruise ship. Health officials are investigating whether hantavirus caused the illnesses and whether it spread between people on board.
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A study in New York City found that neighborhoods isolated by roads and traffic had higher rates of schizophrenia-related hospital visits. The link was independent of traffic-caused air pollution and may reflect social and planning factors.
A study in Nigeria tested archived blood from healthy adults and found signs of hidden mpox exposure. Some people had old smallpox antibodies and a small number showed recent immune responses without symptoms, suggesting low-level virus circulation.
Gagandeep Kang, a leading expert on enteric diseases, urges India to prepare tools to prevent viral outbreaks. She helped develop indigenous rotavirus vaccines, built surveillance networks and now works at the Gates Foundation.
A study in Science Advances finds that offering RSV immunizations year‑round would lower the chance of large seasonal outbreaks in the United States. Researchers compared spread in cities and rural areas and tested seasonal versus year‑round schedules.
The plague is still endemic in some countries, including Madagascar. Researchers found that the human flea Pulex irritans contributes to outbreaks and that household conditions and insecticide use influence flea levels and control efforts.
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