disease-and-conditions

The phrase “Chinese plague” commonly refers to major epidemic and pandemic events that originated or were documented in China, most notably the bubonic plague pandemics that...

Rabies is a fatal viral disease that affects the nervous system of mammals, including foxes. When a fox has rabies, its behavior and physical condition can change in ways that s...

West Nile virus in Kansas City typically follows seasonal patterns that mirror national trends in mosquito-borne disease, with most cases occurring in the summer and early fall....

Bird flu deaths remain rare in the general population but draw attention because of the potential for severe disease and pandemic concerns. This guide explains what bird flu is,...

Bats are ecologically vital but can carry microorganisms that occasionally affect human health. Bat disease in humans is uncommon but warrants awareness because some infections...