by David Tanedo | Jul 1, 2026 | Bug Library
What is Ebola Virus Disease? Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is a severe and often fatal viral illness caused by viruses of the genus Ebolavirus, affecting humans and non-human primates. First identified in 1976 in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and...
by David Tanedo | Jul 1, 2026 | Bug Library
What is it? Hantaviruses are a group of more than 20 zoonotic viruses primarily carried by rodents. Human infection most commonly occurs through the inhalation of air contaminated with the virus, or, less frequently, through direct contact with an infected rodent or...
by ACIPC Office | May 25, 2026 | Bug Library
Introduction Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common viral infections globally and a major contributor to preventable disease and cancer. It is primarily transmitted through skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity, and it is estimated that up to...
by ACIPC Office | Apr 7, 2026 | Bug Library
What is it? Candidozyma auris (formerly Candida auris) is an opportunistic fungal pathogen that can cause serious infections in people who are immunocompromised.1,2 Candidozyma auris (C.auris) is often resistant to antifungal medications, making infections difficult,...
by ACIPC Office | Mar 11, 2026 | Bug Library
What is it? Nipah disease is a viral zoonotic infection caused by the Nipah virus, found in the fruit bat, which is the natural reservoir host. (1) The bat-borne pathogen was first identified in Malaysia in 1998, and has been associated with outbreaks across Southeast...
by ACIPC Office | Feb 25, 2026 | Bug Library
What is it? Ross River fever is a viral infection, transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. (1) It is the most common mosquito-borne disease in Australia, and is also prevalent in the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea. (1) Outbreaks of Ross River virus...
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