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Mpox Outbreak In Africa: Is The Mysterious Disease In DRC Caused By Malaria?
Mpox Outbreak In Africa: The outbreak of Mpox in Democratic Republic of Congo, which has spread steadily across Africa, is compounded by overlapping health crises, including severe malaria and malnutrition.
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Here Is All You Need To Know About The Mysterious "Disease X" Outbreak: Origin, Cure, Prevention, And Symptoms
The World Health Organisation (WHO) coined the term "Disease X" to signify the looming threat of unknown pathogens. While the disease has not yet reached India, the interconnectedness of today's world means it could pose a significant threat if preventive measures are ignored.
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Can Avian Influenza Transmit Through Air? 7 Prevention Tips For Your Well-Being
Under certain conditions, the Avian influenza virus can also become airborne, particularly in enclosed spaces like poultry farms or live bird markets.
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Marburg Disease: How To Keep Yourself Safe From The Bleeding Eye Virus
The Bleeding Eye Virus: As the world continues to grapple with global health threats, understanding how to prevent the spread of Marburg disease becomes paramount for public safety and well-being.
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Tuberculosis: How Does TB Affect Your Living?
This article explores how tuberculosis impacts daily living, the long-term effects on health, how it spreads, and what precautions should be taken to manage and prevent the disease.
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Banana Apocalypse Could Be Averted Thanks to Genetic Breakthrough
A recent breakthrough in genetic research offers new hope for saving the world’s banana supply from fusarium wilt, a devastating disease that threatens the Cavendish variety. This study, detailed in Nature Microbiology, sheds light on how this disease, which previously wiped out the Gros Michel bananas in the 1950s, is now affecting Cavendish ban...
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Centre Closely Monitoring Mpox Situation, No New Cases Reported In India
The government on Saturday said they are closely monitoring the global monkeypox situation, and preparedness and cautionary measures are being put in place to prevent and control the spread of the disease.
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Oropouche Virus Surfaces in Europe: What You Need to Know
For the first time, the Oropouche virus has been reported in Europe, affecting travelers returning from the Americas. Detected in Spain, Italy, and Germany, this virus is carried by midges, a type of biting fly, and mosquitoes. It causes symptoms similar to Zika virus, such as fever, muscle aches, and rash. In about 4% of cases, it can lead to nerv...
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Deadly Rat Disease Spreads to Humans, Kills 4 In US
Hantavirus: According to the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, this virus is a family of viruses spread mainly by rodents and can cause varied disease syndromes.
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Mumps Outbreak In Kerala: Know Symptoms, Treatment Options And More
Mumps is a viral illness that usually affects the glands on each side of the face. However, mumps can affect any part of the body but mostly affects the saliva-making glands called the parotid glands.
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''Syphilis Epidemic'': Cases Of Sexually Transmitted Disease Shoot Up In US
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cases increased by nearly 80% to more than 207,000 between 2018 and 2022.
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What Is Scrub Typhus, The Infectious Disease That Has Killed 6 In Odisha
At least six people have died due to the scrub typhus infection in Odisha, which spreads through bites of infected chiggers (larval mites). The latest scrub typhus death has been reported from Sundergarh district
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US Health Body Warns Of Deadly Marburg Virus After Outbreak In Africa
High fever, bleeding both internally and externally, and excruciating headaches are some of the symptoms of the viral illness.
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Deadly Fungal Infection Spreading Through US Rapidly
CDC has issued a health advisory due to the spread of Candida auris fungus. The WHO has labelled it as a growing threat.
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What Is Marburg Disease? Know Symptoms, Transmissions Rate And Treatment Options For This Ebola-Like Virus
Marburg virus: Equatorial Guinea, Africa has logged 16 suspected cases of Marburg virus which belongs to the same family as the Ebola virus.
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Mpox Outbreak In Africa: Is The Mysterious Disease In DRC Caused By Malaria?
Mpox Outbreak In Africa: The outbreak of Mpox in Democratic Republic of Congo, which has spread steadily across Africa, is compounded by overlapping health crises, including severe malaria and malnutrition.
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Here Is All You Need To Know About The Mysterious "Disease X" Outbreak: Origin, Cure, Prevention, And Symptoms
The World Health Organisation (WHO) coined the term "Disease X" to signify the looming threat of unknown pathogens. While the disease has not yet reached India, the interconnectedness of today's world means it could pose a significant threat if preventive measures are ignored.
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Can Avian Influenza Transmit Through Air? 7 Prevention Tips For Your Well-Being
Under certain conditions, the Avian influenza virus can also become airborne, particularly in enclosed spaces like poultry farms or live bird markets.
-
Marburg Disease: How To Keep Yourself Safe From The Bleeding Eye Virus
The Bleeding Eye Virus: As the world continues to grapple with global health threats, understanding how to prevent the spread of Marburg disease becomes paramount for public safety and well-being.
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Tuberculosis: How Does TB Affect Your Living?
This article explores how tuberculosis impacts daily living, the long-term effects on health, how it spreads, and what precautions should be taken to manage and prevent the disease.
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Banana Apocalypse Could Be Averted Thanks to Genetic Breakthrough
A recent breakthrough in genetic research offers new hope for saving the world’s banana supply from fusarium wilt, a devastating disease that threatens the Cavendish variety. This study, detailed in Nature Microbiology, sheds light on how this disease, which previously wiped out the Gros Michel bananas in the 1950s, is now affecting Cavendish ban...
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Centre Closely Monitoring Mpox Situation, No New Cases Reported In India
The government on Saturday said they are closely monitoring the global monkeypox situation, and preparedness and cautionary measures are being put in place to prevent and control the spread of the disease.
-
Oropouche Virus Surfaces in Europe: What You Need to Know
For the first time, the Oropouche virus has been reported in Europe, affecting travelers returning from the Americas. Detected in Spain, Italy, and Germany, this virus is carried by midges, a type of biting fly, and mosquitoes. It causes symptoms similar to Zika virus, such as fever, muscle aches, and rash. In about 4% of cases, it can lead to nerv...
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Deadly Rat Disease Spreads to Humans, Kills 4 In US
Hantavirus: According to the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, this virus is a family of viruses spread mainly by rodents and can cause varied disease syndromes.
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Mumps Outbreak In Kerala: Know Symptoms, Treatment Options And More
Mumps is a viral illness that usually affects the glands on each side of the face. However, mumps can affect any part of the body but mostly affects the saliva-making glands called the parotid glands.
-
''Syphilis Epidemic'': Cases Of Sexually Transmitted Disease Shoot Up In US
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cases increased by nearly 80% to more than 207,000 between 2018 and 2022.
-
What Is Scrub Typhus, The Infectious Disease That Has Killed 6 In Odisha
At least six people have died due to the scrub typhus infection in Odisha, which spreads through bites of infected chiggers (larval mites). The latest scrub typhus death has been reported from Sundergarh district
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US Health Body Warns Of Deadly Marburg Virus After Outbreak In Africa
High fever, bleeding both internally and externally, and excruciating headaches are some of the symptoms of the viral illness.
-
Deadly Fungal Infection Spreading Through US Rapidly
CDC has issued a health advisory due to the spread of Candida auris fungus. The WHO has labelled it as a growing threat.
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What Is Marburg Disease? Know Symptoms, Transmissions Rate And Treatment Options For This Ebola-Like Virus
Marburg virus: Equatorial Guinea, Africa has logged 16 suspected cases of Marburg virus which belongs to the same family as the Ebola virus.
