Vector-borne diseases happen when disease-causing pathogens are transmitted from one host to another. Learn more about their causes, symptoms, and treatments.

Other Diseases. Measles and TB are airborne-exclusive diseases. There are several other diseases that spread through respiratory droplets, which can exist either in the air or on surfaces.

Many different diseases can be spread by airborne pathogens. Learning how to protect against them is important for your health and the health of your community. Stay informed with our live updates ...

In 2018, "disease X" was included, which signified that a pathogen previously not on our radar could cause a pandemic. Medical Xpress. What pathogen might spark the next pandemic?

Every pathogen carries with it a toolkit for infection — the types of tools in the kit, and the size of the kit, however, can vary significantly. Viruses generally travel quite light.

Bacteria are single-celled organisms that exist in their millions, in every environment, inside or outside other organisms. Some are harmful, but others support life. They play a crucial role in ...

In a new genetic study, scientists have charted the rise of 214 human diseases across ancient Europe and Asia.

But with directly transmitted diseases, like influenza or COVID-19, it's much harder to run experiments. Some viruses — flu, for example — can be tested in animals like guinea pigs. But that's ...