Vancouver urgent care identified as measles exposure site after confirmed case in Clark County child
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KPTV) – An urgent care clinic in Vancouver has been identified as a measles exposure site…
Penn State study identifies genetic regions linked to avian herpesvirus virulence
A highly contagious herpes virus causes Marek’s disease, a deadly illness that mainly infects chickens. While it does…
Varicella-zoster virus inflicts lasting damage to nerves and the brain, study reveals
For millions worldwide, herpes zoster pain does not end when the rash fades. Postherpetic neuralgia can last for…
Prime and pull vaccine approach prevents genital herpes infection
Genital herpes is a lifelong infection. While available treatments can manage symptoms, they cannot cure the infection or…
Bee-derived propolis shows potent antiviral activity against varicella-zoster virus
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a clinically important human neurotropic herpesvirus…
Antiviral drugs and shingles vaccines tied to lower dementia risk
New evidence suggests common viral infections may shape dementia risk, while vaccination and antiviral therapies could offer a…
Legacy, Regence Health split over rates; Oregon families scramble for healthcare
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) – A healthcare insurance nightmare. “The actual physical and mental impact that this has had…
Mono infection associated with threefold higher multiple sclerosis risk
Having the disease infectious mononucleosis, often called mono, caused by the Epstein-Barr virus is associated with an increased…
Salem medical office, waiting room identified as measles exposure sites
SALEM, Ore. (KPTV) – A medical office and an emergency department waiting room in Salem were identified as…
Scientists discover how herpes simplex virus softens cells to multiply faster
Herpes simplex virus partially liquifies the tightly packed, gel-like interior of human cell nuclei to copy itself faster,…
Measles exposure site identified at medical center in Oregon City, OHA says
OREGON CITY, Ore. (KPTV) – The Oregon Health Authority and Clackamas County officials say an emergency department waiting…
A shingles vaccine may delay dementia onset
A clever natural experiment in Canada suggests a routine shingles vaccine may do more than prevent rash. Instead,…