Introduction Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is a viral infection affecting cattle, causing severe economic damage to farmers and disrupting local and international livestock markets. Though traditionally common in Africa and parts of Asia, the disease made a startling emergence in Europe, spreading rapidly after its first appearance in Turkey in 2013. Among the European countries […]
In the annals of medical history, few diseases have intrigued and confounded researchers as much as syphilis. A disease characterized by its devastating effects, it struck fear into the hearts of those it afflicted and puzzled physicians for centuries. The traditional narrative surrounding syphilis has long held that it was part of “the Columbian exchange” […]
Introduction As the world grapples with the latest chapter of the COVID-19 pandemic, the narrative around the Omicron variant has shifted significantly. While initial reports suggested that Omicron might be a milder form of the virus, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stern warning: Omicron is not a mild disease, and underestimating its […]