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Contagious Bird Disease Strikes At Rajasthan Sambhar Lake
Paralysed, unable to fly or even waddle, a shoveller sits helpless in the sand at the edge of Rajasthan's Sambhar lake. At some distance another bird -- a black-winged stilt -- sips water, its leg awkwardly placed and incapable of motion.
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Human Parvovirus B19 On The Rise In US, CDC Warns Of 'Slapped Cheek' Virus
The CDC advises general respiratory precautions as there is no vaccine for this seasonal virus.
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Delhi Doctors Report Rise In Hand, Foot, Mouth Disease In Children
Monsoon is driving cases of a highly contagious hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) -- a common viral illness -- in young children in the national capital, said doctors here on Wednesday.
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Norovirus Outbreak In The US: Know All About The Highly Contagious Stomach Flu
According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, norovirus is the leading cause of vomiting, diarrhea and food-borne illness in the United States.
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Measles: Know Symptoms And Prevention Tips For This Viral Infection
Measles is a viral infection that starts in the respiratory system. It is a highly contagious disease that usually affects children.
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First Known Case Of 'Zombie Deer Disease' Found In US Park. Know What It Is
'Zombie Deer Disease' also known as Chronic wasting disease (CWD), is a contagious and fatal illness that affects cervids, a group of animals that includes deer, elk, caribou, reindeer, and moose.
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Pink Eye Epidemic Sweeps Parts of Pakistan, Infects Hundreds Of Thousands Of People
Millions of children have been instructed to remain at home due to the emergence of 13,000 new cases of viral conjunctivitis within a single day.
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Minimal Chance Of Nipah Virus Spreading From India: Sri Lanka Health Ministry
The threat of the Nipah virus spreading to Sri Lanka from India remains minimal, the island nation's health ministry said on Saturday amidst the rising fear about the contagious disease among the citizens.
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Cases Of Highly Contagious, Drug-Resistant Ringworm Found In US: Report
The CDC is concerned about this specific strain since the skin illness hasn't responded to the usual treatments dermatologists recommend.
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6 Covid Deaths, 1,767 New Cases In Delhi In 24 Hours
Delhi recorded 1,767 new Covid cases today - 15 per cent higher than yesterday (1,537). Six deaths related to the contagious disease were also recorded in the city.
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Lumpy Skin Disease Kills 1,200 Cattle In Rajasthan; Government Takes Action
The outbreak of the contagious lumpy skin disease has become a bane for thousands of cattle herders in western and northern Rajasthan where nearly 1,200 bovines have perished to the disease which is spreading at an unrelenting speed in the region.
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Scientists Are Developing Portable Technology to Test Foodborne Viruses Like Noroviruses, Mycotoxins
Team of international researchers from the US and the UK have are working actively to develop portable, rapid biosensors capable of detecting noroviruses and mycotoxins in foods and agricultural products. Noroviruses are the leading cause of foodborne illness globally and are highly contagious, while mycotoxins are produced by fungi that can grow i...
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Monkeypox Not As Contagious As COVID-19, Says Covid Panel Chief
Monkeypox outbreak has been witnessed in nearly 20 countries, however, no suspected cases of the disease have been detected in India so far, referring to which, a health expert on Wednesday said that it is not as contagious as COVID-19.
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Fitness & Weight Loss: Should One Workout When Sick?
One should avoid going to the gym when sick or down with a contagious disease such as a productive cough, as they're putting others at risk of being exposed to the illness-causing germs.
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Omicron May Become Dominant Covid Strain In Singapore In 2 Months: Experts
The highly contagious Omicron variant could become a dominant coronavirus strain in Singapore in the next two months, completely replacing the Delta variant, a senior infectious diseases expert has warned.
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Contagious Bird Disease Strikes At Rajasthan Sambhar Lake
Paralysed, unable to fly or even waddle, a shoveller sits helpless in the sand at the edge of Rajasthan's Sambhar lake. At some distance another bird -- a black-winged stilt -- sips water, its leg awkwardly placed and incapable of motion.
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Human Parvovirus B19 On The Rise In US, CDC Warns Of 'Slapped Cheek' Virus
The CDC advises general respiratory precautions as there is no vaccine for this seasonal virus.
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Delhi Doctors Report Rise In Hand, Foot, Mouth Disease In Children
Monsoon is driving cases of a highly contagious hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) -- a common viral illness -- in young children in the national capital, said doctors here on Wednesday.
-
Norovirus Outbreak In The US: Know All About The Highly Contagious Stomach Flu
According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, norovirus is the leading cause of vomiting, diarrhea and food-borne illness in the United States.
-
Measles: Know Symptoms And Prevention Tips For This Viral Infection
Measles is a viral infection that starts in the respiratory system. It is a highly contagious disease that usually affects children.
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First Known Case Of 'Zombie Deer Disease' Found In US Park. Know What It Is
'Zombie Deer Disease' also known as Chronic wasting disease (CWD), is a contagious and fatal illness that affects cervids, a group of animals that includes deer, elk, caribou, reindeer, and moose.
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Pink Eye Epidemic Sweeps Parts of Pakistan, Infects Hundreds Of Thousands Of People
Millions of children have been instructed to remain at home due to the emergence of 13,000 new cases of viral conjunctivitis within a single day.
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Minimal Chance Of Nipah Virus Spreading From India: Sri Lanka Health Ministry
The threat of the Nipah virus spreading to Sri Lanka from India remains minimal, the island nation's health ministry said on Saturday amidst the rising fear about the contagious disease among the citizens.
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Cases Of Highly Contagious, Drug-Resistant Ringworm Found In US: Report
The CDC is concerned about this specific strain since the skin illness hasn't responded to the usual treatments dermatologists recommend.
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6 Covid Deaths, 1,767 New Cases In Delhi In 24 Hours
Delhi recorded 1,767 new Covid cases today - 15 per cent higher than yesterday (1,537). Six deaths related to the contagious disease were also recorded in the city.
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Lumpy Skin Disease Kills 1,200 Cattle In Rajasthan; Government Takes Action
The outbreak of the contagious lumpy skin disease has become a bane for thousands of cattle herders in western and northern Rajasthan where nearly 1,200 bovines have perished to the disease which is spreading at an unrelenting speed in the region.
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Scientists Are Developing Portable Technology to Test Foodborne Viruses Like Noroviruses, Mycotoxins
Team of international researchers from the US and the UK have are working actively to develop portable, rapid biosensors capable of detecting noroviruses and mycotoxins in foods and agricultural products. Noroviruses are the leading cause of foodborne illness globally and are highly contagious, while mycotoxins are produced by fungi that can grow i...
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Monkeypox Not As Contagious As COVID-19, Says Covid Panel Chief
Monkeypox outbreak has been witnessed in nearly 20 countries, however, no suspected cases of the disease have been detected in India so far, referring to which, a health expert on Wednesday said that it is not as contagious as COVID-19.
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Fitness & Weight Loss: Should One Workout When Sick?
One should avoid going to the gym when sick or down with a contagious disease such as a productive cough, as they're putting others at risk of being exposed to the illness-causing germs.
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Omicron May Become Dominant Covid Strain In Singapore In 2 Months: Experts
The highly contagious Omicron variant could become a dominant coronavirus strain in Singapore in the next two months, completely replacing the Delta variant, a senior infectious diseases expert has warned.
