Infections

Increasing surveillance can be crucial and help in the early detection and treatment of the Chandipura virus that has so far claimed the lives of six children and affected about 12 in Gujarat, said doctors on Tuesday.

Two more children died of suspected Chandipura virus infection in Gujarat on Tuesday, taking the number of fatalities recorded in the state so far to eight, Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said.

Infection with the Chandipura virus typically begins with a sudden high fever, followed by severe headaches, vomiting, convulsions, and altered mental status.

Mr LeBlanc's mother, Yvette Berthelot LeBlanc, wrote on Facebook that the past two weeks have been a hard time for their family.

SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID) is responsible for recurring waves of infection as it continues to evolve and mutate into new variants which keep it a step ahead of our immunity.

About one in 10 women who acquire COVID-19 infection during pregnancy are likely to suffer longer from long-term COVID symptoms like fatigue, gastrointestinal issues, and feeling drained in routine life, finds a study.

Tripura government on Wednesday said that 1790 persons were infected by HIV/AIDS with a positivity rate of 0.92 per cent during 2023-24.

Jwala's statement came after Samantha promoted nebulizing hydrogen peroxide and distilled water as an alternative treatment for viral infections in a social media post

Another case of amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare brain infection caused by a free-living amoeba found in contaminated waters, has been reported from Kerala.

Naegleria fowleri: Here's everything you need to know about this brain-eating amoeba.

Keep reading as we share some drinks you can consume this monsoon to protect yourself from infections and diseases.

Delhi Zoo authorities are using ayurvedic methods, including neem oil, turmeric and quicklime, to keep the animals healthy and free from bacterial and viral infections during the rainy season.

A 14-year-old boy in Kerala's Kozhikode has died from a rare brain infection. The boy, Mridul, contracted the Naegleria fowleri infection caused by a free-living amoeba after swimming in a contaminated pond, reported news agency PTI.

A 14-year-old boy died of amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare brain infection caused by a free-living amoeba found in contaminated waters, at a private hospital in Kerala, according to state health officials.

At least 25 patients started experiencing complications following cataract surgeries at a West Bengal government-run hospital in Kolkata's Metiabruz, prompting the authorities to stop such operations temporarily, an official said on Wednesday.

Increasing surveillance can be crucial and help in the early detection and treatment of the Chandipura virus that has so far claimed the lives of six children and affected about 12 in Gujarat, said doctors on Tuesday.

Two more children died of suspected Chandipura virus infection in Gujarat on Tuesday, taking the number of fatalities recorded in the state so far to eight, Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said.

Infection with the Chandipura virus typically begins with a sudden high fever, followed by severe headaches, vomiting, convulsions, and altered mental status.

Mr LeBlanc's mother, Yvette Berthelot LeBlanc, wrote on Facebook that the past two weeks have been a hard time for their family.

SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID) is responsible for recurring waves of infection as it continues to evolve and mutate into new variants which keep it a step ahead of our immunity.

About one in 10 women who acquire COVID-19 infection during pregnancy are likely to suffer longer from long-term COVID symptoms like fatigue, gastrointestinal issues, and feeling drained in routine life, finds a study.

Tripura government on Wednesday said that 1790 persons were infected by HIV/AIDS with a positivity rate of 0.92 per cent during 2023-24.

Jwala's statement came after Samantha promoted nebulizing hydrogen peroxide and distilled water as an alternative treatment for viral infections in a social media post

Another case of amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare brain infection caused by a free-living amoeba found in contaminated waters, has been reported from Kerala.

Naegleria fowleri: Here's everything you need to know about this brain-eating amoeba.

Keep reading as we share some drinks you can consume this monsoon to protect yourself from infections and diseases.

Delhi Zoo authorities are using ayurvedic methods, including neem oil, turmeric and quicklime, to keep the animals healthy and free from bacterial and viral infections during the rainy season.

A 14-year-old boy in Kerala's Kozhikode has died from a rare brain infection. The boy, Mridul, contracted the Naegleria fowleri infection caused by a free-living amoeba after swimming in a contaminated pond, reported news agency PTI.

A 14-year-old boy died of amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare brain infection caused by a free-living amoeba found in contaminated waters, at a private hospital in Kerala, according to state health officials.

At least 25 patients started experiencing complications following cataract surgeries at a West Bengal government-run hospital in Kolkata's Metiabruz, prompting the authorities to stop such operations temporarily, an official said on Wednesday.