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Contaminated Water Can Be Hazardous: 5 Water Purification Methods To Try At Home
Consumption of unsafe water can lead to diseases such as bacterial gastroenteritis, cholera, typhoid, and dysentery, which are significant contributors to illness and death in vulnerable populations.
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Tuberculosis Bacteria Are Mutating, Turning Antibiotic Resistant: IIT Bombay Study
The bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes the world's most infectious disease Tuberculosis (TB), can survive antibiotic treatment and live longer by changing their outer fat coating, according to a new study.
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India's Superbug Crisis: Lancet Data Misinterpreted, Says Government Body
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the findings of the recent Lancet study reflects bacterial colonisation, not infection, and does not indicate a nationwide crisis.
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WHO Raises Alarm Over Antibiotic Resistance: Why India Is Especially Vulnerable
A new WHO report shows that in 2023, one in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections worldwide was resistant to antibiotic treatment, marking a sharp global rise in drug-resistant infections.
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Could Heart Attacks Be Infectious? Study Points To Hidden Bacterial Triggers
A groundbreaking study from Finland and the UK suggests that heart attacks may be triggered by dormant bacterial biofilms that spring to life following viral infections or other triggers.
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What Is Leptospirosis?
What Is Leptospirosis? Here are the key symptoms of leptospirosis.
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Pig Meat Leads To Life-Threatening Infection For American Man: Report
A Florida man unknowingly contracted a rare infection from feral pig meat, which infiltrated his defibrillator. After identifying the infection as Brucella suis, doctors successfully treated him with antibiotics.
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US State Battles Outbreak Of Highly Contagious, Antibiotic-Resistant Disease. Here's What To Know
In January alone, health officials reported 40 cases of the bacterial disease, which is characterized by severe diarrhoea.
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Stomach Flu Outbreak In India: What Is Acute Diarrheal Disease?
Stomach Flu Outbreak In India: As of December 22, 2024, the country has recorded over 1,000 outbreaks of acute diarrheal disease, marking a record high.
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10 Most Common Dog-Related Health Problems
Let's explore the common dog-related health problems and how to address them.
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What Is Leptospirosis: A Hidden Health Risk In India
In this article, we delve into leptospirosis transmission, symptoms, and why it remains a hidden health risk in India.
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Explained: What Is Leptospirosis, Rare Disease Affecting Bhagwant Mann
Leptospirosis is an extremely rare bacterial disease that spreads to humans via the urine of infected animals like dogs, and rats, said an expert on Saturday, after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was diagnosed with the condition.
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All About Listeria, Bacterial Infection Causing Sudden Deaths In US
The United States has reported over 58 cases in a Listeria outbreak, with eight deaths according to the latest data released by the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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US Girl, 7, Undergoes Several Amputation Due To Rare Bacterial Disease
A 7-year-old girl in the United States has had several limbs amputated over the last two weeks after contracting a rare bacterial disease.
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350 Elephants Killed By Rare Bacteria In Botswana And Zimbabwe, Researchers Say
The sudden deaths of African elephants in Botswana and Zimbabwe in 2020 provoked considerable public interest and speculation.
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Contaminated Water Can Be Hazardous: 5 Water Purification Methods To Try At Home
Consumption of unsafe water can lead to diseases such as bacterial gastroenteritis, cholera, typhoid, and dysentery, which are significant contributors to illness and death in vulnerable populations.
-
Tuberculosis Bacteria Are Mutating, Turning Antibiotic Resistant: IIT Bombay Study
The bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes the world's most infectious disease Tuberculosis (TB), can survive antibiotic treatment and live longer by changing their outer fat coating, according to a new study.
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India's Superbug Crisis: Lancet Data Misinterpreted, Says Government Body
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the findings of the recent Lancet study reflects bacterial colonisation, not infection, and does not indicate a nationwide crisis.
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WHO Raises Alarm Over Antibiotic Resistance: Why India Is Especially Vulnerable
A new WHO report shows that in 2023, one in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections worldwide was resistant to antibiotic treatment, marking a sharp global rise in drug-resistant infections.
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Could Heart Attacks Be Infectious? Study Points To Hidden Bacterial Triggers
A groundbreaking study from Finland and the UK suggests that heart attacks may be triggered by dormant bacterial biofilms that spring to life following viral infections or other triggers.
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What Is Leptospirosis?
What Is Leptospirosis? Here are the key symptoms of leptospirosis.
-
Pig Meat Leads To Life-Threatening Infection For American Man: Report
A Florida man unknowingly contracted a rare infection from feral pig meat, which infiltrated his defibrillator. After identifying the infection as Brucella suis, doctors successfully treated him with antibiotics.
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US State Battles Outbreak Of Highly Contagious, Antibiotic-Resistant Disease. Here's What To Know
In January alone, health officials reported 40 cases of the bacterial disease, which is characterized by severe diarrhoea.
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Stomach Flu Outbreak In India: What Is Acute Diarrheal Disease?
Stomach Flu Outbreak In India: As of December 22, 2024, the country has recorded over 1,000 outbreaks of acute diarrheal disease, marking a record high.
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10 Most Common Dog-Related Health Problems
Let's explore the common dog-related health problems and how to address them.
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What Is Leptospirosis: A Hidden Health Risk In India
In this article, we delve into leptospirosis transmission, symptoms, and why it remains a hidden health risk in India.
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Explained: What Is Leptospirosis, Rare Disease Affecting Bhagwant Mann
Leptospirosis is an extremely rare bacterial disease that spreads to humans via the urine of infected animals like dogs, and rats, said an expert on Saturday, after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was diagnosed with the condition.
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All About Listeria, Bacterial Infection Causing Sudden Deaths In US
The United States has reported over 58 cases in a Listeria outbreak, with eight deaths according to the latest data released by the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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US Girl, 7, Undergoes Several Amputation Due To Rare Bacterial Disease
A 7-year-old girl in the United States has had several limbs amputated over the last two weeks after contracting a rare bacterial disease.
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350 Elephants Killed By Rare Bacteria In Botswana And Zimbabwe, Researchers Say
The sudden deaths of African elephants in Botswana and Zimbabwe in 2020 provoked considerable public interest and speculation.
