Tag Archives: Contagious

New coronavirus may be much more contagious than initially thought

By Jessica Hamzelou The new virus belongs to the coronavirus familyALFRED PASIEKA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY A deadly new coronavirus has now reached at least 14 countries. As of Monday 27 January, there are 2794 confirmed cases of the virus, while tens of thousands of people are being kept under medical supervision around the world. Eighty-one people… Read More »

How quickly is chlamydia contagious

Trelle S, Shang A, Nartey L, Cassell JA, Low N. Men and women are at risk of contacting the disease if they are sexually active. Globally, as of 2015, sexually transmitted chlamydia affects approximately 61 million people. However, chlamydial infections can lead to serious health problems with both short- and long-term consequences. If you think… Read More »