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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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Here's How Bird Flu Can Cause You Severe Health Problems
In this article, we'll explore how bird flu affects human health, the potential complications it can lead to, and why it remains a public health concern.
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The Science Behind Long COVID: Understanding The Persistent Presence Of SARS-CoV-2 Proteins
This article dives into the science behind Long COVID, focusing on the persistence of viral proteins and how they can impact health long after the acute phase of COVID-19 has passed. Well also explore the various factors contributing to the severity of Long COVID and potential avenues for managing this condition.
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Here's All You Need To Know About Clade 1 Variant Of Mpox
This article provides an in-depth look at the Clade 1 variant of Mpox, including how it differs from other variants, its symptoms, transmission methods, and the preventive measures you can take.
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Mpox Virus Outbreak: Understanding the Complex Transmission and Global Spread
Mpox, a viral disease that has been around for decades, is currently experiencing a surge in cases across multiple regions. The complexity of this outbreak stems from the fact that three different variants are spreading simultaneously in different populations and locations. The most affected areas include the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) ...
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Philippines Confirms 2 New Mpox Cases, Says They Are "Milder Variant"
The Philippines has confirmed two more mpox virus infections of the milder clade 2 variety, its health ministry said Monday, bringing the number of active cases to three.
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Mpox New Strain Reported in Sweden, Marks the First Case Outside of Africa
Sweden has reported its first case of clade 1 mpox, a more severe variant of the virus, previously confined to Africa. This announcement follows the World Health Organization's (WHO) declaration of the mpox outbreak in Africa as a global health emergency. Clade 1, in contrast to clade 2, which caused the global outbreak from 2022 to 2023, is known ...
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Deadly Mpox Variant On The Rise; Sweden, Pakistan Confirm 1st Cases
Mpox Case Updates: After the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared Mpox an international "public health emergency", Pakistan and Sweden have reported early cases of MPOX's new deadly variant.
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From FLiRT To FLuQE: What To Know About The Latest Covid Variants
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.
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Explained: What Are FLiRT Covid Variants, Are They More Dangerous?
The so-called FLiRT variants of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that cause COVID-19 have been the dominant forms of the virus circulating this year globally, according to the World Health Organization
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This Man Had Covid-19 For Almost 2 Years, So Long It Mutated Into A New Variant
Despite being vaccinated, his compromised immune system couldn't fully fend off the virus, leading to severe complications.
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COVID-19 Virus Mutated 223 Times, Variants Not Deadly Now: Health Minister
The COVID-19 virus has mutated 223 times globally and its harmful effects have come down substantially over time, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said in Lok Sabha on Friday.
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"Patient Already Discharged, No New JN.1 Covid Case": Delhi Minister
Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj asserted that there are no new cases of JN.1 subvariant of COVID in Delhi at present after one patient infected with the virus was discharged on Thursday.
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41-Year-Old Maharashtra Man Tests Positive For Covid Variant JN.1
A 41-year-old man has tested positive for new COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, said health department officials on Wednesday evening.
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All About 'Clade 9': New Variant Of Chickenpox-Causing Virus Detected In India
Clade 9, a new variant of chickenpox, has been detected in India. The National Institute of Virology (NIV) has discovered the new variant, causing varicella-zoster virus (VZV).
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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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Here's How Bird Flu Can Cause You Severe Health Problems
In this article, we'll explore how bird flu affects human health, the potential complications it can lead to, and why it remains a public health concern.
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The Science Behind Long COVID: Understanding The Persistent Presence Of SARS-CoV-2 Proteins
This article dives into the science behind Long COVID, focusing on the persistence of viral proteins and how they can impact health long after the acute phase of COVID-19 has passed. Well also explore the various factors contributing to the severity of Long COVID and potential avenues for managing this condition.
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Here's All You Need To Know About Clade 1 Variant Of Mpox
This article provides an in-depth look at the Clade 1 variant of Mpox, including how it differs from other variants, its symptoms, transmission methods, and the preventive measures you can take.
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Mpox Virus Outbreak: Understanding the Complex Transmission and Global Spread
Mpox, a viral disease that has been around for decades, is currently experiencing a surge in cases across multiple regions. The complexity of this outbreak stems from the fact that three different variants are spreading simultaneously in different populations and locations. The most affected areas include the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) ...
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Philippines Confirms 2 New Mpox Cases, Says They Are "Milder Variant"
The Philippines has confirmed two more mpox virus infections of the milder clade 2 variety, its health ministry said Monday, bringing the number of active cases to three.
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Mpox New Strain Reported in Sweden, Marks the First Case Outside of Africa
Sweden has reported its first case of clade 1 mpox, a more severe variant of the virus, previously confined to Africa. This announcement follows the World Health Organization's (WHO) declaration of the mpox outbreak in Africa as a global health emergency. Clade 1, in contrast to clade 2, which caused the global outbreak from 2022 to 2023, is known ...
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Deadly Mpox Variant On The Rise; Sweden, Pakistan Confirm 1st Cases
Mpox Case Updates: After the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared Mpox an international "public health emergency", Pakistan and Sweden have reported early cases of MPOX's new deadly variant.
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From FLiRT To FLuQE: What To Know About The Latest Covid Variants
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.
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Explained: What Are FLiRT Covid Variants, Are They More Dangerous?
The so-called FLiRT variants of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that cause COVID-19 have been the dominant forms of the virus circulating this year globally, according to the World Health Organization
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This Man Had Covid-19 For Almost 2 Years, So Long It Mutated Into A New Variant
Despite being vaccinated, his compromised immune system couldn't fully fend off the virus, leading to severe complications.
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COVID-19 Virus Mutated 223 Times, Variants Not Deadly Now: Health Minister
The COVID-19 virus has mutated 223 times globally and its harmful effects have come down substantially over time, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said in Lok Sabha on Friday.
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"Patient Already Discharged, No New JN.1 Covid Case": Delhi Minister
Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj asserted that there are no new cases of JN.1 subvariant of COVID in Delhi at present after one patient infected with the virus was discharged on Thursday.
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41-Year-Old Maharashtra Man Tests Positive For Covid Variant JN.1
A 41-year-old man has tested positive for new COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, said health department officials on Wednesday evening.
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All About 'Clade 9': New Variant Of Chickenpox-Causing Virus Detected In India
Clade 9, a new variant of chickenpox, has been detected in India. The National Institute of Virology (NIV) has discovered the new variant, causing varicella-zoster virus (VZV).
