African countries, including South Africa, have limited waste infrastructure and uneven water treatment systems, which exacerbates the problem of antibiotic resistance
Any of 850 000 viruses could cause the next global crisis. Experts say we should focus on prevention
The panic generated by the new coronavirus, 2019-nCov, which originated in Wuhan, one of China’s largest cities and a major domestic transport hub, reminds many of the fear and…
An outbreak of a new coronavirus that began in the Chinese city of Wuhan has already infected over 4000 people – mostly in China, but also in several other countries, from…
Nigeria’s latest and largest epidemic has claimed almost 100 lives. Find out more about the virus.
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a viral infection that can affect infants and young children.
Guinea has battled to contain an Ebola epidemic threatening neighbouring countries as fear and confusion grips its people.
Computer viruses now live up to their name: thanks to British researchers wi-fi networks can now infect each other just like a common cold works.
An advanced Spanish-speaking "threat actor" dubbed "The Mask" has been discovered to be behind global cyberespionage operations since at least 2007.
When Fred Cohen coined the term "computer virus", he probably had no idea how apt it would prove nearly 30 years later, as virus makers get serious.
Symantec’s latest Internet Security Threat Report has revealed a 42% surge in targeted attacks in 2012 compared to the prior year.
A recent Kaspersky report has revealed that spam increased 13 percentage points during February and averaged 71% for the month.
It is highly unlikely that the death of a South African man in Brazil was caused by a new type of arenavirus, it was reported on Thursday.
One of the most lethal viruses known to science has made its appearance in Africa, but naming it has been held up by political sensitivities.
There is no cause for panic over an outbreak of suspected haemorrhagic fever in Gauteng that has claimed three lives, says the government.
Barbara Ludman reviews Robert Baker’s latest book about the indelible impact of epidemics.
Even viruses can go down with a viral infection, French scientists reported on Wednesday.
