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Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.

Despite the rise in cases in Malaysia, Molecular virologist Dr. Vinod Balasubramaniam reassures the public that HMPV is a common seasonal virus with symptoms typically ranging from mild to moderate.

Unlike SARS-CoV-2 (which causes COVID-19) in 2020, hMPV does not spread asymptomatically as extensively, says Dr B. Vinod.

Researchers propose several biological mechanisms to explain long COVID.

In Malaysia, HIV remains a significant public health concern, with thousands living with the virus and many more at risk of transmission.

'Flu' is actually short for 'influenza,' leading many to mistakenly view it as just a regular cold.

Dr. Anthony Fauci said he expects to make a full recovery although it may take several weeks for him to return to normal.

A spillover event occurs when a communicable disease agent crosses the species barrier from animals to humans.

A new form of the virus has triggered global concern as it seems to spread easily through routine close contact.

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, usually caused by a viral infection, specifically the Hepatitis A, B, C, D, or E viruses.

Dr. Anthony Fauci said he never influenced research on the origins of the virus.

Wild animals in particular were much more likely to experience human-to-animal transmission than the other way around.

Nipah was first identified about 25 years ago in Malaysia and has led to outbreaks in Bangladesh, India and Singapore.

Dr. Tan Seok Hong said most active cases involving the Omicron variant exhibit mild symptoms.

Authorities are scrambling to isolate the deadly virus from commercial poultry flocks.

Trump says tariffs will boost US production, but analysts warn theyll impact automakers' choices and raise costs for consumers.

UNHCR & IOM warn as they launch a joint appeal for food, education aid for Rohingya fleeing Myanmar violence for eight years.

Malaysia gains WEF 2025 spotlight for leading inclusive, tech-driven retirement reforms amid global ageing challenges.

MOE adds a rule holding parents accountable for ensuring kids complete primary and secondary education.

The Republican president, in an executive order, directed that Vice President JD Vance undertake the action.

Pete Hegseth, Marcos Jr. reaffirm strong US-Philippines ties, stressing peace amid China's growing threats in the Indo-Pacific.

Ruling military says will make inquiries on the situation quickly and conduct rescue operations along with providing humanitarian aid.

The U.N. peacekeeping mission in South Sudan called for restraint, saying the country stood on the brink of relapsing into widespread conflict.

A mosque in Myanmar partially collapsed when the strong earthquake struck the Southeast Asian nation.

The Bangkok governor has been placed in charge of coordinating the disaster response, it's city hall says.