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US Sees 1st Measles Death In Decade: Here's What To Know, How To Avoid It
An unvaccinated child in Texas died from measles this week, marking the first US death from the highly contagious virus in nearly a decade.
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Unvaccinated Texas Child Dies In Measles Outbreak, 1st US Fatality In Years
An unvaccinated child in Texas has died from measles, authorities said Wednesday, marking the first US fatality from the highly contagious virus in nearly a decade and sparking renewed fears of its resurgence.
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What Is Nipah Virus And Its Symptoms?
Nipah virus infections can lead to respiratory distress, encephalitis (brain inflammation), and even death. As there is currently no specific treatment or vaccine for this virus, early detection and preventive measures are crucial to controlling its spread.
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Signs And Symptoms Of Ebola Virus
Signs And Symptoms Of Ebola Virus: Recognising the signs and symptoms of Ebola can help in early diagnosis and containment of the virus.
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Measles Outbreak In Texas: What We Know So Far
Measles is a highly contagious infection that can lead to serious health complications. The measles virus spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
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Bird Flu Outbreak In Maharastra's Village: Know Symptoms And Prevention Tips For H5N1 Virus
Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a viral infection that spreads in birds. There are many subtypes of avian flu. The most common subtypes that have spread to humans in the past have been influenza A(H5N1) and influenza A(H7N9).
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Tanzania Confirms New Outbreak Of Marburg Virus
One "confirmed case of Marburg virus marks the second outbreak" in Tanzania since 2023, the president told a press briefing broadcast from the capital Dodoma.
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Marburg Virus: Everything To Know About This Eye Bleed Causing Virus
In this article, we outline the history, causes, signs, prevention and treatment of this virus.
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Here's Why & How To Disinfect Your Home After Catching A Flu
Disinfecting your home after a flu outbreak is crucial because influenza viruses can survive on surfaces for up to 48 hours. In this article, we discuss why you should disinfect your home after a flu and how.
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Africa's Health Ministry Declares Mpox A Public Health Emergency; All You Need To Know
Mpox Health Emergency In Sierra Leone: This declaration of public health emergency in Africa serves as a stark reminder of the ever-evolving challenges in infectious disease management.
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HMPV Detected In 10-Month-Old In Assam, Official Says "No Need To Worry"
The HMPV is a respiratory virus that has recently gained attention after its outbreak in China.
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HMPV: Cases Are Within The Expected Range; No Report Of Unusual Outbreak, Says WHO
According to WHO, HMPV is a common respiratory virus, although not all countries routinely test and publish data on trends in HMPV .
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Is There A Vaccine For HMPV: Tips For Staying Safe
Is There A Vaccine For HMPV: HMPV infection has no cure, the focus remains on understanding prevention, management, and treatment strategies to curb the virus's impact.
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HMPV: Keep These Dos & Don'ts In Mind To Keep Yourself Safe From This Virus
HMPV Virus: In this article, we share a list of dos and don'ts you should keep in mind to reduce your risk of HMPV.
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"No Reason To Worry," Says India After 7 HMPV Cases: Top Points
India has reported seven cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus that recently gained attention after its outbreak in China. The Centre said the HMPV is already in "circulation" globally and that "there's no need to panic".
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US Sees 1st Measles Death In Decade: Here's What To Know, How To Avoid It
An unvaccinated child in Texas died from measles this week, marking the first US death from the highly contagious virus in nearly a decade.
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Unvaccinated Texas Child Dies In Measles Outbreak, 1st US Fatality In Years
An unvaccinated child in Texas has died from measles, authorities said Wednesday, marking the first US fatality from the highly contagious virus in nearly a decade and sparking renewed fears of its resurgence.
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What Is Nipah Virus And Its Symptoms?
Nipah virus infections can lead to respiratory distress, encephalitis (brain inflammation), and even death. As there is currently no specific treatment or vaccine for this virus, early detection and preventive measures are crucial to controlling its spread.
-
Signs And Symptoms Of Ebola Virus
Signs And Symptoms Of Ebola Virus: Recognising the signs and symptoms of Ebola can help in early diagnosis and containment of the virus.
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Measles Outbreak In Texas: What We Know So Far
Measles is a highly contagious infection that can lead to serious health complications. The measles virus spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
-
Bird Flu Outbreak In Maharastra's Village: Know Symptoms And Prevention Tips For H5N1 Virus
Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a viral infection that spreads in birds. There are many subtypes of avian flu. The most common subtypes that have spread to humans in the past have been influenza A(H5N1) and influenza A(H7N9).
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Tanzania Confirms New Outbreak Of Marburg Virus
One "confirmed case of Marburg virus marks the second outbreak" in Tanzania since 2023, the president told a press briefing broadcast from the capital Dodoma.
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Marburg Virus: Everything To Know About This Eye Bleed Causing Virus
In this article, we outline the history, causes, signs, prevention and treatment of this virus.
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Here's Why & How To Disinfect Your Home After Catching A Flu
Disinfecting your home after a flu outbreak is crucial because influenza viruses can survive on surfaces for up to 48 hours. In this article, we discuss why you should disinfect your home after a flu and how.
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Africa's Health Ministry Declares Mpox A Public Health Emergency; All You Need To Know
Mpox Health Emergency In Sierra Leone: This declaration of public health emergency in Africa serves as a stark reminder of the ever-evolving challenges in infectious disease management.
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HMPV Detected In 10-Month-Old In Assam, Official Says "No Need To Worry"
The HMPV is a respiratory virus that has recently gained attention after its outbreak in China.
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HMPV: Cases Are Within The Expected Range; No Report Of Unusual Outbreak, Says WHO
According to WHO, HMPV is a common respiratory virus, although not all countries routinely test and publish data on trends in HMPV .
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Is There A Vaccine For HMPV: Tips For Staying Safe
Is There A Vaccine For HMPV: HMPV infection has no cure, the focus remains on understanding prevention, management, and treatment strategies to curb the virus's impact.
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HMPV: Keep These Dos & Don'ts In Mind To Keep Yourself Safe From This Virus
HMPV Virus: In this article, we share a list of dos and don'ts you should keep in mind to reduce your risk of HMPV.
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"No Reason To Worry," Says India After 7 HMPV Cases: Top Points
India has reported seven cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus that recently gained attention after its outbreak in China. The Centre said the HMPV is already in "circulation" globally and that "there's no need to panic".
