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#18 – HIV (1/2): How It All Began
The first of a two-part series on HIV starts with the virus itself and its history. Florian Krammer explains why HIV is one of the most cunning viruses we know: it infects the very cells of the…
#17 – Hepatitis E: Why Undercooked Pork Can Be Risky
To wrap up the hepatitis series, this episode covers the final letter: hepatitis E. A virus that's harmless for most people, often going completely unnoticed, but can be life-threatening for pregnant…
#16 – The Ebola Outbreak Nobody Was Ready For
An Ebola outbreak is currently unfolding in the Democratic Republic of Congo — caused not by the well-known Ebola Zaire, but by Bundibugyo Ebola virus, a species for which no licensed vaccines or…
#15 – Mold in the Body: What Is Aspergillosis?
We all inhale mold spores every day — for most people, that's not a problem. But for those with a weakened immune system or pre-existing lung conditions, it can become life-threatening. In this…
#14 – Hantavirus on a Cruise Ship: How Dangerous Is the Andes Virus?
Andes virus is the only known hantavirus that can spread from person to person and that's exactly what makes the current outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius so unprecedented. This episode covers…
#13 – SARS-CoV-1: the Outbreak That Almost Became a Pandemic
Before SARS-CoV-2, there was SARS-CoV-1 - a closely related coronavirus that caused a serious outbreak in 2002–2003 with a case fatality rate of around 10%. Unlike its successor, SARS-CoV-1 only…
#12 – Zoonosis From the Sea: Covert Mortality Nodavirus
A virus previously known only from shrimp farms and fish is now linked to a serious eye disease in humans. Covert Mortality Nodavirus (CMNV) has been detected in over half of fish samples and nearly…
#11 - Rhinoviruses: One of the Most Common Viral Infections Explained
Rhinoviruses are a highly diverse group of RNA viruses responsible for about half of all common cold infections and are something most people encounter multiple times in their lives. In this episode,…
#10 - Lassa Virus: Why This Infection Is Hard to Control
Lassa virus is a rodent-borne arenavirus that causes Lassa fever, a hemorrhagic disease endemic in West Africa with hundreds of thousands of infections each year. In this episode, Florian Krammer…
#9 – Hepatitis B: Prevention, Vaccines And Ongoing Challenges
Hepatitis B virus is a globally widespread infection that primarily targets the liver and can lead to chronic disease, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. In this episode, Florian Krammer explains the…
#8 – Nipah Virus: If It Mutates, It Could Become A Pandemic Threat
Nipah virus is a highly lethal zoonotic pathogen that can infect both the respiratory tract and the brain, making it one of the most concerning emerging viruses. In this episode, Florian Krammer…
#7 – ME/CFS: Causes, Symptoms and Unanswered Questions
ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome) is a complex and often misunderstood disease that affects the nervous system, immune system, and energy metabolism. In this episode,…
#6 – MPOX: What We Know About The Recent Outbreaks
Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a double-stranded DNA virus closely related to smallpox that has gained global attention in recent years. In this episode, Florian Krammer explains the biology…
#5 – Epstein–Barr Virus: Why Almost Everyone Gets Infected
Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) is one of the most common human viruses, infecting around 90–95 percent of adults worldwide. In this episode, Florian Krammer explains the biology of EBV, a herpesvirus with…
#4 – Human Papillomavirus: Why Vaccination Matters
Human papillomaviruses are among the most common viruses infecting humans, with more than 200 known types and up to 80 percent of people exposed during their lifetime. In this episode, Florian…
#3 – Avian Influenza: From Wild Birds to Humans
Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has become a global concern once again. In this episode, Florian Krammer explains the biology of influenza A viruses, how subtypes like H5N1 are defined…
#2 – Measles: How Vaccine Gaps Lead to Outbreaks
In this episode of viroLOGICAL, Florian Krammer explains the measles virus, one of the most contagious human pathogens known. He discusses the structure and transmission of the virus, its airborne…
#1 – Rabies Virus: One of the Deadliest Infections
In this episode of viroLOGICAL, Florian Krammer explains rabies, one of the deadliest infectious diseases known. He describes what the rabies virus is, how it is transmitted mainly through bites and…
#0 – What Are Viruses?
In the first episode of viroLOGICAL, Florian Krammer takes a fundamental look at viruses: What are viruses and why are they not considered living organisms? He explains how viruses replicate inside…
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Florian Krammer is a virologist and vaccine developer. In his podcast viroLOGICAL he will talk about viruses on a weekly basis – from historical pandemics to current developments. Krammer laboratory…
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