How long are you contagious with the flu? Experts say you can spread the virus for five to seven days after symptoms start, ...

San Diego County health officials have issued a warning about “dark times” ahead as more measles cases are confirmed in ...

Research shows that many viruses can linger in the air and on surfaces long after an infected person has left the room — ...

As the nation experiences what many experts believe is the second-largest wave of COVID infections since the pandemic started, many Americans will be checking to make sure they don’t have the ...

It’s a tricky question to answer, but experts say symptoms and rapid tests are still good guides. By Dana G. Smith As we cope with our fifth Covid summer, people are once again navigating travel and ...

A sophomore student at St. Petersburg Catholic High School tested positive for measles, the second case of the highly contagious disease reported in Tampa Bay this year.

During the coronavirus pandemic, the words contagious and infectious are used interchangeably in news reports and on social media, but knowing the difference between them can, in some cases, save ...

“Whilst most cases of impetigo are not serious and can heal on their own, leaving impetigo untreated can lead to more serious health implications such as cellulitis; a type of acute skin infection, ...

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the main cause of mono, which can last for a few weeks or several months. It spreads mostly through saliva and is usually transmissible for up to 6 months, or in some cases ...