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Delhi Reports 'Isolated' Case Of Japanese Encephalitis: Key Facts And Prevention Tips
Japanese Encephalitis (JE) is a viral infection caused by the Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV), which mainly affects the brain.
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Understanding Chandipura Virus: Origin, Symptoms and Preventive Measures
Infection with the Chandipura virus typically begins with a sudden high fever, followed by severe headaches, vomiting, convulsions, and altered mental status.
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11 Deaths Caused Due To Japanese Encephalitis In Assam This Year
In a serious concerning outbreak, the vector-borne disease Japanese Encephalitis (JE) has claimed eleven lives in Assam this year so far, according to the officials.
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23 Deaths In Assam Due To Japanese Encephalitis Since April
While the flood situation in Assam appears to improve, another outbreak in the state-- Japanese Encephalitis (JE)-- has claimed the lives of as many as 23 people since April this year.
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8 Dead, 82 Infected After Japanese Encephalitis Outbreak In Flood-Hit Assam
Japanese Encephalitis and Malaria kill many people in Assam every year, specifically during the monsoon flood season which usually starts in May and stretches to October.
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Amid Covid Spike, Deaths Due To Japanese Encephalitis Rise In Assam
At a time when Assam is witnessing a major COVID-19 spike, a Japanese Encephalitis outbreak has also been reported from different parts of the state raising concerns.
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Assam Faces "Himalayan Challenge" With COVID-19, Possible Floods: Minister
The Assam government is facing a Himalayan challenge as it has to prepare for tackling the flood which generally occurs during the Monsoon season and the outbreak of the Japanese encephalitis, besides controlling the Covid-19 pandemic, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday.
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Encephalitis Outbreak Worsens Assam's Flood Ordeal
With waters receding, the flood crisis in Assam is showing signs of improvement. But 38-year-old Dalimi Kalita wades through her waterlogged courtyard in Chandrapur, about 30 km away from Guwahati, with a worried look.
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After Bihar, Now Assam On Alert For Japanese Encephalitis Outbreak
After 170 deaths from Acute Encephalitis Syndrome in just two months in Bihar, Assam is now on alert for a Japanese Encephalitis outbreak.
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Centre Files Reply On Outbreak Of Encephalitis In Bihar In Supreme Court
The Centre this morning filed a reply in the Supreme Court on the Acute Encephalitis Syndrome outbreak in Bihar. The government told the apex court that a 100-bedded paediatric ICU would be set up at SKMCH in Muzaffarpur.
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On Encephalitis Alert, Assam Warns Negligent Doctors Of Criminal Cases
The Assam government has cancelled the leaves of all health department employees till the end of September to deal with an outbreak of encephalitis in the state. The state government also said it will file police complaints against doctors and health officials if they are found to be neglecting their duties.
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Centre Sends High-Level Team To Assam To Review Anti-Encephalitis Drive
The centre has sent a high-level team to Assam to pre-empt any chance of an encephalitis outbreak after the disease claimed over 140 children in Bihar. Health Minister Harsh Vardhan sent the central team to review the Japanese Encephalitis (JE) situation and also directed the ministry to assist the Assam government in its prevention efforts.
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"Expressing Grief" Is Not Enough: Nitish Kumar On Encephalitis Deaths
An outbreak of AES has killed more than 160 children in the state since June 1, with a majority of the fatalities reported from Muzaffarpur district. Acute Encephalitis Syndrome refers to conditions affecting the central nervous system that are caused by viral infections
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Upendra Kushwaha To Kick Off "Remove Nitish" March To Protest Encephalitis Deaths
Charging the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar with having "failed" to control the AES outbreak, RLSP chief Upendra Kushwaha Sunday announced that he will take out a ''padayatra'' from the worst-affected Muzaffarpur district in protest, later this week.
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Tejashwi Yadav Surfaces After Nearly A Month With A Health Update
Bihar politician Tejashwi Yadav, not seen for nearly a month at a time Bihar has witnessed over 160 deaths due to the outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome, showed up on Twitter today to explain his absence.
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Delhi Reports 'Isolated' Case Of Japanese Encephalitis: Key Facts And Prevention Tips
Japanese Encephalitis (JE) is a viral infection caused by the Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV), which mainly affects the brain.
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Understanding Chandipura Virus: Origin, Symptoms and Preventive Measures
Infection with the Chandipura virus typically begins with a sudden high fever, followed by severe headaches, vomiting, convulsions, and altered mental status.
-
11 Deaths Caused Due To Japanese Encephalitis In Assam This Year
In a serious concerning outbreak, the vector-borne disease Japanese Encephalitis (JE) has claimed eleven lives in Assam this year so far, according to the officials.
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23 Deaths In Assam Due To Japanese Encephalitis Since April
While the flood situation in Assam appears to improve, another outbreak in the state-- Japanese Encephalitis (JE)-- has claimed the lives of as many as 23 people since April this year.
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8 Dead, 82 Infected After Japanese Encephalitis Outbreak In Flood-Hit Assam
Japanese Encephalitis and Malaria kill many people in Assam every year, specifically during the monsoon flood season which usually starts in May and stretches to October.
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Amid Covid Spike, Deaths Due To Japanese Encephalitis Rise In Assam
At a time when Assam is witnessing a major COVID-19 spike, a Japanese Encephalitis outbreak has also been reported from different parts of the state raising concerns.
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Assam Faces "Himalayan Challenge" With COVID-19, Possible Floods: Minister
The Assam government is facing a Himalayan challenge as it has to prepare for tackling the flood which generally occurs during the Monsoon season and the outbreak of the Japanese encephalitis, besides controlling the Covid-19 pandemic, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday.
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Encephalitis Outbreak Worsens Assam's Flood Ordeal
With waters receding, the flood crisis in Assam is showing signs of improvement. But 38-year-old Dalimi Kalita wades through her waterlogged courtyard in Chandrapur, about 30 km away from Guwahati, with a worried look.
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After Bihar, Now Assam On Alert For Japanese Encephalitis Outbreak
After 170 deaths from Acute Encephalitis Syndrome in just two months in Bihar, Assam is now on alert for a Japanese Encephalitis outbreak.
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Centre Files Reply On Outbreak Of Encephalitis In Bihar In Supreme Court
The Centre this morning filed a reply in the Supreme Court on the Acute Encephalitis Syndrome outbreak in Bihar. The government told the apex court that a 100-bedded paediatric ICU would be set up at SKMCH in Muzaffarpur.
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On Encephalitis Alert, Assam Warns Negligent Doctors Of Criminal Cases
The Assam government has cancelled the leaves of all health department employees till the end of September to deal with an outbreak of encephalitis in the state. The state government also said it will file police complaints against doctors and health officials if they are found to be neglecting their duties.
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Centre Sends High-Level Team To Assam To Review Anti-Encephalitis Drive
The centre has sent a high-level team to Assam to pre-empt any chance of an encephalitis outbreak after the disease claimed over 140 children in Bihar. Health Minister Harsh Vardhan sent the central team to review the Japanese Encephalitis (JE) situation and also directed the ministry to assist the Assam government in its prevention efforts.
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"Expressing Grief" Is Not Enough: Nitish Kumar On Encephalitis Deaths
An outbreak of AES has killed more than 160 children in the state since June 1, with a majority of the fatalities reported from Muzaffarpur district. Acute Encephalitis Syndrome refers to conditions affecting the central nervous system that are caused by viral infections
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Upendra Kushwaha To Kick Off "Remove Nitish" March To Protest Encephalitis Deaths
Charging the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar with having "failed" to control the AES outbreak, RLSP chief Upendra Kushwaha Sunday announced that he will take out a ''padayatra'' from the worst-affected Muzaffarpur district in protest, later this week.
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Tejashwi Yadav Surfaces After Nearly A Month With A Health Update
Bihar politician Tejashwi Yadav, not seen for nearly a month at a time Bihar has witnessed over 160 deaths due to the outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome, showed up on Twitter today to explain his absence.
