Virus African swine fever virus African swine fever (ASF) is a fatal, contagious disease impacting pigs globally, with severe economic, welfare, and conservation consequences. Read more
Virus Epizootic haemorrhagic disease virus Epizootic haemorrhagic disease virus (EHDV) infects deer, sheep, and cattle and is transmitted by biting midges. Read more
Virus Human respiratory syncytial virus Human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infects the lower respiratory tract of humans, causing the fusion of infected cells into syncytia (hence the virus name). The virus is spread by direct contact with infected secretions and transmission through objects (fomites). RSV is… Read more
Virus Newcastle disease virus Newcastle disease virus (NDV) causes Newcastle disease, a highly infectious poultry disease. Read more
Virus Nipah virus Nipah virus (NiV) is an emerging zoonotic disease transmitted by fruit bats, with pigs serving as amplifying hosts that facilitate transmission to humans. Read more
Virus Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a severe tick-borne illness with high human mortality, affecting both animals and people. Read more
Virus SARS-CoV-2 Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causes coronavirus disease (COVID-19) which resulted in the human COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Virus Dengue virus Dengue virus (DENV), present predominantly in tropical regions, is primarily transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes. Read more