Health: Virus and Infection

Virus and Infection

What to know about leishmaniasis and the new vaccine that could prevent it

By Amy Colgan, Susannah Kistler

A groundbreaking vaccine developed at Ohio State could protect humans from leishmaniasis, a deadly disease that’s now endemic in the United States.

Virus and Infection

What to know about tick-borne diseases, and how the Buckeye Tick Test helps

By Risa Pesapane, PhD, Vanessa Varaljay, PhD

Two Ohio State scientists share everything to know about prevention, treatment, the state of disease transmission in Ohio and tick testing to better know your risks.

Virus and Infection

When to do a parasite cleanse

By Abhay Satoskar, MD, PhD

An expert in experimental pathology explains what to know about intestinal parasites and whether to take on a “parasite cleanse.”

Virus and Infection

Important facts about HIV

By Carlos Malvestutto, MD, MPH

Once a grim diagnosis, HIV is now treatable and preventable. An Ohio State expert shares important facts about the virus.

Health: Virus and Infection

What to know about leishmaniasis and the new vaccine that could prevent it

What to know about tick-borne diseases, and how the Buckeye Tick Test helps

When to do a parasite cleanse

Important facts about HIV

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