Based on data compiled by Visual Capitalist, certain infections stand out because of their extremely high fatality rates.

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The current Ebola outbreak is the largest of its kind on record. See how this epidemic compares with others throughout history.

Named for the Malaysian village where it was first identified, the Nipah virus is an infectious disease transmitted primarily by bats.

Nipah virus is a zoonotic virus, usually transmitted from animals such as fruit bats to humans or through contaminated food. It was first identified in 1999 during an outbreak among pig farmers in ...

Researchers at UC Davis say news they've dreaded since 2023 has come to pass: California's elephant seals have been infected ...

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A measles-rubella vaccination campaign began in Gautam Budh Nagar on February 16, targeting students in Classes 1-5 until ...