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Oropouche Virus Kills 2 In Brazil: All About The Rare Disease
Currently, there is no vaccine available for the virus, which belongs to the same family of diseases as Zika virus and Dengue fever.
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Zika Virus: All You Need To Know About Symptoms And Treatment
Zika Virus Cases: The first case was found in 1947 in Uganda and since then it has spread to several parts of the world including Africa, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Americas.
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First Dengue Pill Shows Promising Results In Human Challenge Trial
A pill for dengue fever developed by Johnson & Johnson appeared to protect against a form of the virus in a handful of patients in a small human challenge trial in the United States, according to data presented by the company on Friday.
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More Than 1,000 Killed In Worst Recorded Dengue Outbreak In Bangladesh
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that dengue -- and other diseases caused by mosquito-borne viruses such as chikungunya, yellow fever and Zika -- are spreading faster and further due to climate change.
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Dengue Virus Evolved "Dramatically" In India In Last Few Decades: Study
The dengue virus evolved "dramatically" over the last few decades in India, according to a study led by scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), which stresses the need for developing a vaccine against the strains found in the country.
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Zika and Dengue Viruses Can Alter a Hosts Smell to Make It 'Tastier', Attract More Mosquitoes, Study Says
A new study has found out why mosquitoes like to buzz around and bite some people more than others. Researchers discovered that infection from some viruses makes you smell tastier and attracts more mosquitoes, which increases the transmission of the disease.
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Central Team Confirms Dengue Outbreak In UP's Firozabad: Sources
More than 60 people, including 50 children have died 'dengue haemorrhagic fever' - a severe form of the dengue virus - in western Uttar Pradesh over the past 10 days, with the majority - 50, including 40 children - reported from Firozabad district.
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After Zika Virus, Dengue Fever Reported In Kerala, Action Plan Formulated To Curb Spread: Health Minister
The Health Department along with local self-government has formulated an action plan for control and prevention of dengue fever as a few cases have been reported in Kerala besides Zika virus, said Health Minister Veena George on Thursday.
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IIT Delhi Develops Device For Early, Rapid Diagnosis Of Dengue
The handheld device also helps in rapid detection of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), IIT Delhi said.
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Manish Sisodia, Hospitalised With Covid And Dengue, Gets Plasma Therapy
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who was admitted to hospital on Wednesday after testing positive for COVID-19, underwent plasma therapy at a private hospital in the city today to help him fight the infectious virus
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Climate Change May Bring Long-Dormant Viruses Back To Life: Scientists
Long-dormant viruses brought back to life; the resurgence of deadly and disfiguring smallpox; a dengue or zika "season" in Europe.
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Thailand Reports First Coronavirus Death
A 35-year-old Thai man who also had dengue fever has died from a coronavirus infection, Thailand's first death from the COVID-19 disease, Suwanchai Wattanayingcharoen, director-general of the Department of Disease Control, said on Sunday.
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Anaemia May Contribute To The Spread Of Dengue: Eat These 5 Foods To Combat Anaemia
Since mosquitoes mostly spread dengue virus while feeding on iron-deficit blood, a new study suggests consuming iron-rich food if dealing with iron deficiency, anaemia or dengue fever.
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Dengue Fever: Stay Safe With These Simple Preventive Measures
Dengue fever is quite common during the monsoon. Here are some prevention steps that can help you stay safe this season.
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Nano-Carbon: New India-Made Weapon Against Mosquitoes?
The female Aedes mosquitoes that spread dengue, chikungunya, and zika viruses, lay eggs in water bodies along the roadside and in decorative flower pots and vases in homes or offices.
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Oropouche Virus Kills 2 In Brazil: All About The Rare Disease
Currently, there is no vaccine available for the virus, which belongs to the same family of diseases as Zika virus and Dengue fever.
-
Zika Virus: All You Need To Know About Symptoms And Treatment
Zika Virus Cases: The first case was found in 1947 in Uganda and since then it has spread to several parts of the world including Africa, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Americas.
-
First Dengue Pill Shows Promising Results In Human Challenge Trial
A pill for dengue fever developed by Johnson & Johnson appeared to protect against a form of the virus in a handful of patients in a small human challenge trial in the United States, according to data presented by the company on Friday.
-
More Than 1,000 Killed In Worst Recorded Dengue Outbreak In Bangladesh
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that dengue -- and other diseases caused by mosquito-borne viruses such as chikungunya, yellow fever and Zika -- are spreading faster and further due to climate change.
-
Dengue Virus Evolved "Dramatically" In India In Last Few Decades: Study
The dengue virus evolved "dramatically" over the last few decades in India, according to a study led by scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), which stresses the need for developing a vaccine against the strains found in the country.
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Zika and Dengue Viruses Can Alter a Hosts Smell to Make It 'Tastier', Attract More Mosquitoes, Study Says
A new study has found out why mosquitoes like to buzz around and bite some people more than others. Researchers discovered that infection from some viruses makes you smell tastier and attracts more mosquitoes, which increases the transmission of the disease.
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Central Team Confirms Dengue Outbreak In UP's Firozabad: Sources
More than 60 people, including 50 children have died 'dengue haemorrhagic fever' - a severe form of the dengue virus - in western Uttar Pradesh over the past 10 days, with the majority - 50, including 40 children - reported from Firozabad district.
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After Zika Virus, Dengue Fever Reported In Kerala, Action Plan Formulated To Curb Spread: Health Minister
The Health Department along with local self-government has formulated an action plan for control and prevention of dengue fever as a few cases have been reported in Kerala besides Zika virus, said Health Minister Veena George on Thursday.
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IIT Delhi Develops Device For Early, Rapid Diagnosis Of Dengue
The handheld device also helps in rapid detection of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), IIT Delhi said.
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Manish Sisodia, Hospitalised With Covid And Dengue, Gets Plasma Therapy
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who was admitted to hospital on Wednesday after testing positive for COVID-19, underwent plasma therapy at a private hospital in the city today to help him fight the infectious virus
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Climate Change May Bring Long-Dormant Viruses Back To Life: Scientists
Long-dormant viruses brought back to life; the resurgence of deadly and disfiguring smallpox; a dengue or zika "season" in Europe.
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Thailand Reports First Coronavirus Death
A 35-year-old Thai man who also had dengue fever has died from a coronavirus infection, Thailand's first death from the COVID-19 disease, Suwanchai Wattanayingcharoen, director-general of the Department of Disease Control, said on Sunday.
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Anaemia May Contribute To The Spread Of Dengue: Eat These 5 Foods To Combat Anaemia
Since mosquitoes mostly spread dengue virus while feeding on iron-deficit blood, a new study suggests consuming iron-rich food if dealing with iron deficiency, anaemia or dengue fever.
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Dengue Fever: Stay Safe With These Simple Preventive Measures
Dengue fever is quite common during the monsoon. Here are some prevention steps that can help you stay safe this season.
-
Nano-Carbon: New India-Made Weapon Against Mosquitoes?
The female Aedes mosquitoes that spread dengue, chikungunya, and zika viruses, lay eggs in water bodies along the roadside and in decorative flower pots and vases in homes or offices.
