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Acne-fighting serum 'infects' bacteria that causes acne with a virus - New York Post

A virus that attacks bacteria could be the secret to fighting pimples. Andamaty - stock.adobe.com Phyla uses bacteriophage technology to target the bacteria that causes pimples. read more

Tick-Borne Powassan Virus Can Cause Brain Infection: What to Know - Business Insider

In some cases, the virus can cause infection and swelling around the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms of severe disease include confusion, loss of coordination, difficulty speaking, and seizures. read more

could the viruses they carry be to blame? - MSN

Roundworms, also known as nematodes, are a leading cause of parasitic infection worldwide, causing painful swelling, severe abdominal pain and even blindness. Now, scientists say that viruses ... read more

New study shows COVID-19 could hide in your brain and reactivate down the road - WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta

It’s much easier for the virus to hide in your central nervous system,” said Kumar. Signs of this are evident with loss of taste and smell common in people infected with COVID-19. read more

Virus that can cause polio-like illness in children is spiking in the U.S., data shows - NBC News

It could be that the virus itself has changed, or that more people in the U.S. have been exposed and now have a level of immunity to D68. “We’re still trying to figure it out,” Messacar said. read more

Parasitic worms cause terrible diseases — could the viruses they carry be to blame? - Live Science

Roundworms, also known as nematodes, are a leading cause of parasitic infection worldwide, causing painful swelling, severe abdominal pain and even blindness. Now, scientists say that viruses ... read more

How Often Does Enterovirus D68 Cause Paralysis? - Live Science

Enterovirus D68 generally targets the respiratory system and causes flulike symptoms, but it can get into the nervous system, and that's how it may cause muscle weakness or paralysis, Schaffner said. read more

Virus that can cause severe illness in babies seen in multiple states, CDC cautions - NBC News

Health care providers in multiple states have reported a virus that can cause seizures, meningitis and other severe illnesses in infants under 3 months old, federal officials said Tuesday. read more