Pneumonia is an infection of the lung alveoli caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi. It is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, representing a clinical and economic burden ...

Human bocavirus (HBoV) is a notable member of the Parvoviridae family and has been increasingly implicated in respiratory tract infections worldwide. Initially identified in children with respiratory ...

Researchers at the University of Queensland (UQ) have identified how a common bacterium is able to manipulate the human immune system during respiratory infections and cause persistent illness. The ...