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The Hidden Signs Of Dengue: Why Gastrointestinal Symptoms Should Not Be Ignored
Nausea, abdominal bloating, stomach pain, vomiting, and reduced appetite are emerging as early signs of dengue infection in a growing number of cases.
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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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Dengue Spreads Faster Than Virus-Blocking Mosquitoes In Brazil
Brazilian scientist Luciano Moreira tenderly handles a glass box of swarming mosquitoes infected with a bacterium that blocks...
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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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Do Viral Infection Outbreaks Increase During Summer Season In India? Doctor Explains
Summer in India is not just about heatwaves and dehydration. Doctors warn that viral infections including flu, conjunctivitis, dengue and stomach infections often rise during the season due to humidity, travel, crowding and contaminated food and wate
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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 Set To Get Dengue Vaccine Qdenga Soon: Doctors Explain What To Expect
India is set to get a dengue vaccine named Qdenga to tackle the disease burden that it poses. Dr Rashmi Khadapkar and Dr Neha Rastogi explain what people can expect from this announcement.
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Fever Is Just A Symptom: Indian Study Shows 1 In 3 Fever Patients Have Serious Underlying Infections
The study found that nearly one in three individuals who opted for comprehensive fever testing were diagnosed with a serious infection, including dengue, typhoid, malaria, chikungunya, or leptospirosis.
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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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Haryana Issues Tougher Dengue Regulations: The Risk Is Year-Round, Warns Doctor
As Haryana tightens epidemic regulations to curb vector-borne diseases, doctors warn dengue is no longer just a monsoon illness. Rising temperatures and repeat infections are making outbreaks more unpredictable and potentially more severe.
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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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Climate Change Turning India Into A Dengue Hotspot, Experts Tell NDTV
As India accounts for one-third of global dengue cases, medical experts speaking to NDTV warn that the country needs urgent interventions, stronger public awareness, and a coordinated national response.
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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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The Hidden Signs Of Dengue: Why Gastrointestinal Symptoms Should Not Be Ignored
Nausea, abdominal bloating, stomach pain, vomiting, and reduced appetite are emerging as early signs of dengue infection in a growing number of cases.
-
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
-
Dengue Spreads Faster Than Virus-Blocking Mosquitoes In Brazil
Brazilian scientist Luciano Moreira tenderly handles a glass box of swarming mosquitoes infected with a bacterium that blocks...
-
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.
-
Do Viral Infection Outbreaks Increase During Summer Season In India? Doctor Explains
Summer in India is not just about heatwaves and dehydration. Doctors warn that viral infections including flu, conjunctivitis, dengue and stomach infections often rise during the season due to humidity, travel, crowding and contaminated food and wate
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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 Set To Get Dengue Vaccine Qdenga Soon: Doctors Explain What To Expect
India is set to get a dengue vaccine named Qdenga to tackle the disease burden that it poses. Dr Rashmi Khadapkar and Dr Neha Rastogi explain what people can expect from this announcement.
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Fever Is Just A Symptom: Indian Study Shows 1 In 3 Fever Patients Have Serious Underlying Infections
The study found that nearly one in three individuals who opted for comprehensive fever testing were diagnosed with a serious infection, including dengue, typhoid, malaria, chikungunya, or leptospirosis.
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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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Haryana Issues Tougher Dengue Regulations: The Risk Is Year-Round, Warns Doctor
As Haryana tightens epidemic regulations to curb vector-borne diseases, doctors warn dengue is no longer just a monsoon illness. Rising temperatures and repeat infections are making outbreaks more unpredictable and potentially more severe.
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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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Climate Change Turning India Into A Dengue Hotspot, Experts Tell NDTV
As India accounts for one-third of global dengue cases, medical experts speaking to NDTV warn that the country needs urgent interventions, stronger public awareness, and a coordinated national response.
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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.
