Fatal Disease
- All
- News
- Videos
-
Kerala Makes Snakebite Envenomation Disease Of 'Public Health Importance'
The Kerala government has designated snakebite envenomation a disease of "utmost public health importance", a move aimed at enhancing data collection and documentation in response to concerns over fatalities from related incidents.
-
China Reports More Than 7000 Chikungunya Cases: Symptoms, Risk Factors, Complications And More
A severe chikungunya outbreak has been reported in China with more than 7000 cases. While, chikungunya is rarely fatal, it can cause chronic symptoms like joint pain.
-
Assam Reports 26 Japanese Encephalitis Deaths, Makes Up 50% Of India's Cases
In a concerning development, Assam has reported 12 additional deaths from Japanese Encephalitis in the past week, bringing the state's total fatalities from the disease this year to 26, government sources told NDTV.
-
Morocco Battles Measles Outbreak Amid Vaccine Rates
Authorities in Morocco have been scrambling to contain an outbreak of measles, a contagious and potentially fatal disease that had nearly been eradicated in the kingdom but has rebounded as vaccination rates have fallen.
-
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.
-
Ebola's Silent Spread: How The Virus Hijacks Human Skin To Infect Others
The average Ebola case fatality rate is around 50%. Case fatality rates have varied from 25-90% in past outbreaks.
-
'Disease X' In Congo Revealed To Be Malaria, Authorities Issue Urgent Warning
The mysterious flu-like disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dubbed "Disease X," has been confirmed as a severe form of malaria.
-
"Don't Know How Long I Have": 25-Year-Old With Undiagnosed Neurological Disease
A 25-year-old Reddit user recently shared the worsening condition of their undiagnosed neurological disease, which they say impacts their sleep to the point where they don't think they'll survive much longer.
-
Chandipura Virus Kills 4-Year-Old In Gujarat, 14 More Deaths Suspected
The Chandipura virus has killed a four-year-old girl in Gujarat, a health department official said on Wednesday while confirming the first such fatality in the state.
-
Men Affected More By Fatal Events, Women By Non-Fatal Ones In 2021: Study
Men are disproportionately affected by conditions and events leading to early death, including COVID-19, heart disease, and road injuries, while women suffer from higher levels of non-fatal illnesses.
-
Dogs Licking Owners' Face Is Not Just Unhealthy, But Can Even Be Fatal
Any dog owners reading this will know the joy of getting home and being greeted with utter delight by their pet tail wagging wildly before enthusiastic but face-drenching licks.
-
Deadly Fungal Infection 'Candida Auris' Spreading In US Rapidly: All You Need To Know
Doctors caution that infection can be potentially hazardous due to its high fatality rate, drug resistance, and its ability to easily spread in healthcare facilities
-
First Known Case Of 'Zombie Deer Disease' Found In US Park. Know What It Is
'Zombie Deer Disease' also known as Chronic wasting disease (CWD), is a contagious and fatal illness that affects cervids, a group of animals that includes deer, elk, caribou, reindeer, and moose.
-
Potentially Deadly Bacteria Spotted In Florida: "Nasty One"
The bacteria is Vibrio that can be found in warm coastal waters. It can cause some fatal infections.
-
US Man's Deadly Brain Disease Linked To Covid-19
The patient was eventually diagnosed with prion disease, and his case has raised questions about whether Covid could have triggered the illness.
-
Kerala Makes Snakebite Envenomation Disease Of 'Public Health Importance'
The Kerala government has designated snakebite envenomation a disease of "utmost public health importance", a move aimed at enhancing data collection and documentation in response to concerns over fatalities from related incidents.
-
China Reports More Than 7000 Chikungunya Cases: Symptoms, Risk Factors, Complications And More
A severe chikungunya outbreak has been reported in China with more than 7000 cases. While, chikungunya is rarely fatal, it can cause chronic symptoms like joint pain.
-
Assam Reports 26 Japanese Encephalitis Deaths, Makes Up 50% Of India's Cases
In a concerning development, Assam has reported 12 additional deaths from Japanese Encephalitis in the past week, bringing the state's total fatalities from the disease this year to 26, government sources told NDTV.
-
Morocco Battles Measles Outbreak Amid Vaccine Rates
Authorities in Morocco have been scrambling to contain an outbreak of measles, a contagious and potentially fatal disease that had nearly been eradicated in the kingdom but has rebounded as vaccination rates have fallen.
-
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.
-
Ebola's Silent Spread: How The Virus Hijacks Human Skin To Infect Others
The average Ebola case fatality rate is around 50%. Case fatality rates have varied from 25-90% in past outbreaks.
-
'Disease X' In Congo Revealed To Be Malaria, Authorities Issue Urgent Warning
The mysterious flu-like disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dubbed "Disease X," has been confirmed as a severe form of malaria.
-
"Don't Know How Long I Have": 25-Year-Old With Undiagnosed Neurological Disease
A 25-year-old Reddit user recently shared the worsening condition of their undiagnosed neurological disease, which they say impacts their sleep to the point where they don't think they'll survive much longer.
-
Chandipura Virus Kills 4-Year-Old In Gujarat, 14 More Deaths Suspected
The Chandipura virus has killed a four-year-old girl in Gujarat, a health department official said on Wednesday while confirming the first such fatality in the state.
-
Men Affected More By Fatal Events, Women By Non-Fatal Ones In 2021: Study
Men are disproportionately affected by conditions and events leading to early death, including COVID-19, heart disease, and road injuries, while women suffer from higher levels of non-fatal illnesses.
-
Dogs Licking Owners' Face Is Not Just Unhealthy, But Can Even Be Fatal
Any dog owners reading this will know the joy of getting home and being greeted with utter delight by their pet tail wagging wildly before enthusiastic but face-drenching licks.
-
Deadly Fungal Infection 'Candida Auris' Spreading In US Rapidly: All You Need To Know
Doctors caution that infection can be potentially hazardous due to its high fatality rate, drug resistance, and its ability to easily spread in healthcare facilities
-
First Known Case Of 'Zombie Deer Disease' Found In US Park. Know What It Is
'Zombie Deer Disease' also known as Chronic wasting disease (CWD), is a contagious and fatal illness that affects cervids, a group of animals that includes deer, elk, caribou, reindeer, and moose.
-
Potentially Deadly Bacteria Spotted In Florida: "Nasty One"
The bacteria is Vibrio that can be found in warm coastal waters. It can cause some fatal infections.
-
US Man's Deadly Brain Disease Linked To Covid-19
The patient was eventually diagnosed with prion disease, and his case has raised questions about whether Covid could have triggered the illness.
