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Early Symptoms vs Warning Signs: When Does Dengue Become Life-Threatening? Doctor Answers
High fever, body pain, headache, weakness, pain behind the eyes, nausea, and skin rashes are some of the commonly reported in the first few days. Since these symptoms are similar to seasonal infections, people underestimate the seriousness of the dis
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6 Common Dengue Myths Explained By Expert
Dr. Dinesh Kumar explains why a falling platelet count is not the only indicator of dengue severity. This guide explores 6 common myths to help navigate recovery without unnecessary panic.
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Are Hantavirus Tests Like Covid Tests? Doctors Explain Key Differences
Unlike Covid-19, hantavirus cannot be detected using rapid antigen kits. Doctors explain why diagnosis depends on specialised blood tests, PCR analysis and clinical suspicion, especially during severe respiratory illness outbreaks.
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A Fever That Seems Mild At First: How Dengue Symptoms Can Suddenly Worsen
Dengue is one illness where symptoms may appear mild in the beginning but can progress rapidly into a serious condition if not recognised and monitored in time.
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Working Indoors All Day, But Still At Risk: Doctor Explains How Dengue Is Reaching Urban Homes
Urban homes today, especially apartments and high-rise buildings, often provide unnoticed breeding spaces.
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Dengue vs Malaria: Ludhiana Reports Both, Do You Know Which Symptoms To Watch Out For?
Dengue and malaria cases have been recorded in Ludhiana. Here is how each of these vector-borne diseases exhibits symptoms and why you need to know them to seek timely medical treatment.
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India Close To Launching Dengue Vaccine, Final Trials Underway
As dengue surges globally, an Indian vaccine candidate has entered the final stage of testing, raising hopes for one of the world's first single-dose shots.
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Kiran Rao Down With Chikungunya, Says Can't Hold A Book Up: How Does The Viral Disease Impact Joint Health?
Filmmaker Kiran Rao has been diagnosed with Chikungunya. Here is how the viral infection can impact your joint health and the precautions to take for safety.
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Why Nipah Virus Isn't The Next Covid-19: 3 Diseases Might Be Bigger Pandemic Risks
Despite fears, Nipah virus is unlikely to spark a global pandemic like Covid-19 due to low human-to-human transmission. Highly contagious diseases such as measles or vector-borne viruses like dengue pose higher pandemic or epidemic risks. Here's why.
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Chikungunya Cases Rise In Tamil Nadu: Government Issues Alert, Increases Surveillance
Amid a noticeable increase in chikungunya infections across parts of Tamil Nadu, the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (DPH) has issued a statewide alert.
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Mosquito Myths That Need To Buzz Off: What Really Spreads Dengue And Malaria
Many myths about mosquitoes persist. Some hold a grain of truth, others are outdated or plain wrong.
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Do Dengue And Malaria Rise In Winter? Delhi NCR Trends, Causes And Prevention
Dengue and malaria normally peak after monsoon, but Delhi-NCR data show continued cases into late autumn and early winter some years.
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India Could Bear The Heaviest Long-Term Burden Of Chikungunya: Global Study
A newly published study suggests that India may face the world's highest long-term impact from chikungunya infections, with millions at risk of chronic disability annually.
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World Mosquito Day 2025: Diseases Beyond Malaria Indians Must Watch Out For
Mosquitoes spread far more than malaria. In India, dengue, chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis, lymphatic filariasis, Zika and West Nile virus also cause illness and economic loss.
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Malaria Cases On Rise In Delhi: Expert Shares Tips To Stay Safe This Monsoon
Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites. It is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. According to MCD data, a total of 124 malaria cases have been reported in Delhi so far.
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Early Symptoms vs Warning Signs: When Does Dengue Become Life-Threatening? Doctor Answers
High fever, body pain, headache, weakness, pain behind the eyes, nausea, and skin rashes are some of the commonly reported in the first few days. Since these symptoms are similar to seasonal infections, people underestimate the seriousness of the dis
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6 Common Dengue Myths Explained By Expert
Dr. Dinesh Kumar explains why a falling platelet count is not the only indicator of dengue severity. This guide explores 6 common myths to help navigate recovery without unnecessary panic.
-
Are Hantavirus Tests Like Covid Tests? Doctors Explain Key Differences
Unlike Covid-19, hantavirus cannot be detected using rapid antigen kits. Doctors explain why diagnosis depends on specialised blood tests, PCR analysis and clinical suspicion, especially during severe respiratory illness outbreaks.
-
A Fever That Seems Mild At First: How Dengue Symptoms Can Suddenly Worsen
Dengue is one illness where symptoms may appear mild in the beginning but can progress rapidly into a serious condition if not recognised and monitored in time.
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Working Indoors All Day, But Still At Risk: Doctor Explains How Dengue Is Reaching Urban Homes
Urban homes today, especially apartments and high-rise buildings, often provide unnoticed breeding spaces.
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Dengue vs Malaria: Ludhiana Reports Both, Do You Know Which Symptoms To Watch Out For?
Dengue and malaria cases have been recorded in Ludhiana. Here is how each of these vector-borne diseases exhibits symptoms and why you need to know them to seek timely medical treatment.
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India Close To Launching Dengue Vaccine, Final Trials Underway
As dengue surges globally, an Indian vaccine candidate has entered the final stage of testing, raising hopes for one of the world's first single-dose shots.
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Kiran Rao Down With Chikungunya, Says Can't Hold A Book Up: How Does The Viral Disease Impact Joint Health?
Filmmaker Kiran Rao has been diagnosed with Chikungunya. Here is how the viral infection can impact your joint health and the precautions to take for safety.
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Why Nipah Virus Isn't The Next Covid-19: 3 Diseases Might Be Bigger Pandemic Risks
Despite fears, Nipah virus is unlikely to spark a global pandemic like Covid-19 due to low human-to-human transmission. Highly contagious diseases such as measles or vector-borne viruses like dengue pose higher pandemic or epidemic risks. Here's why.
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Chikungunya Cases Rise In Tamil Nadu: Government Issues Alert, Increases Surveillance
Amid a noticeable increase in chikungunya infections across parts of Tamil Nadu, the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (DPH) has issued a statewide alert.
-
Mosquito Myths That Need To Buzz Off: What Really Spreads Dengue And Malaria
Many myths about mosquitoes persist. Some hold a grain of truth, others are outdated or plain wrong.
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Do Dengue And Malaria Rise In Winter? Delhi NCR Trends, Causes And Prevention
Dengue and malaria normally peak after monsoon, but Delhi-NCR data show continued cases into late autumn and early winter some years.
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India Could Bear The Heaviest Long-Term Burden Of Chikungunya: Global Study
A newly published study suggests that India may face the world's highest long-term impact from chikungunya infections, with millions at risk of chronic disability annually.
-
World Mosquito Day 2025: Diseases Beyond Malaria Indians Must Watch Out For
Mosquitoes spread far more than malaria. In India, dengue, chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis, lymphatic filariasis, Zika and West Nile virus also cause illness and economic loss.
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Malaria Cases On Rise In Delhi: Expert Shares Tips To Stay Safe This Monsoon
Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites. It is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. According to MCD data, a total of 124 malaria cases have been reported in Delhi so far.
