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How South African Scientists Identified Hantavirus On A Cruise Ship Thousands Of Miles Away
The British man who was the first confirmed case of hantavirus infection from the cruise ship is improving in hospital, South Africa's health ministry has said. Meanwhile, the ship has arrived at the Dutch port of Rotterdam, where it was disinfected, and the remaining crew members disembarked.
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Doctor Explains Why Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome Has A High Mortality Risk
One of the most severe forms of the infection is Hantavirus Cardio-Pulmonary Syndrome (HCPS), a life-threatening illness that affects the lungs and can rapidly progress to respiratory failure.
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Hantavirus Myths vs Facts: 7 Myths About The Viral Illness You Should Stop Believing
With information spreading quickly online, many people end up believing myths that create panic or confusion. Doctors say that understanding the facts is important because the illness behaves very differently from viral infections like flu or COVID-1
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Hantavirus Surveillance: India Deploys 165-Lab 'Viral Shield' To Track Virus Spread
he Indian Council of Medical Research has activated the Viral Shield protocol to make sure the Andes strain doesn't breach the country's borders. Here is how their measures can protect the people from the deadly infection.
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How Worried Should Indians Be About Hantavirus? Doctors Explain
Doctors explain that the virus is not commonly spread from one person to another. This is one of the biggest reasons experts are not treating it as a large public health threat like COVID-19.
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Hantavirus vs Bird Flu: Which Viral Infection Spreads Faster To Humans?
Hantavirus and bird flu are viral infections that can spread to humans under certain conditions. Here is what the WHO says about the transmission patterns for each and why you need to practise necessary precautions to be safe.
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Hantavirus Treatment Protocols: Doctors Explain Why It's Not Like Covid Or The Flu
Hantavirus has become a focal point of discussion as it recently spread on board an Atlantic cruise. Dr Jatin Ahuja, Dr J. Kirtana, and Dr Avi Kumar explain the different treatment protocols for patients.
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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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Peacock Deaths In Karnataka Linked To H5N1 Bird Flu; Here's What You Should Know About Avian Influenza
H5N1, also known as avian influenza, is a subtype of influenza virus that infects birds and mammals, including humans in rare instances, says the World Health Organization (WHO).
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A New Flu On The Horizon? Why Scientists Are Sounding The Alarm On The Zoonotic Potential Of Influenza D
A little-known influenza D virus may pose future pandemic risks, experts warn. With evidence of human exposure, livestock links, and diagnostic gaps, scientists stress urgent surveillance to prevent another global outbreak.
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Karnataka Reports First Bird Flu Case Of 2026, Thousands Of Chickens Culled
Karnataka has reported its first case of avian influenza (H5N1) this year after the virus was detected in a poultry farm in Muthur village near Hesaraghatta on the outskirts of Bengaluru.
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Asha Bhosle Dies Following A Chest Infection: Warning Signs And Common Causes Of The Infection In The Elderly
The signs and symptoms of chest infection among elderly can be different from that of younger patients. Read on to know the warning signs, causes and prevention of chest infections in the elderly.
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Do You Need Flu Shots? Doctor Shares Who Should Actually Get Them Every Year
One of the best ways to prevent and minimise the severity of influenza is to get the flu vaccine each year.
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Breakthrough: Single Nasal Vaccine Shot May Protect Against Covid, Flu And Pneumonia
The new vaccine is delivered as a nasal spray and it activates white blood cells in the lungs. The vaccine puts them on "amber alert" and ready to combat any invading infection.
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How South African Scientists Identified Hantavirus On A Cruise Ship Thousands Of Miles Away
The British man who was the first confirmed case of hantavirus infection from the cruise ship is improving in hospital, South Africa's health ministry has said. Meanwhile, the ship has arrived at the Dutch port of Rotterdam, where it was disinfected, and the remaining crew members disembarked.
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Doctor Explains Why Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome Has A High Mortality Risk
One of the most severe forms of the infection is Hantavirus Cardio-Pulmonary Syndrome (HCPS), a life-threatening illness that affects the lungs and can rapidly progress to respiratory failure.
-
Hantavirus Myths vs Facts: 7 Myths About The Viral Illness You Should Stop Believing
With information spreading quickly online, many people end up believing myths that create panic or confusion. Doctors say that understanding the facts is important because the illness behaves very differently from viral infections like flu or COVID-1
-
Hantavirus Surveillance: India Deploys 165-Lab 'Viral Shield' To Track Virus Spread
he Indian Council of Medical Research has activated the Viral Shield protocol to make sure the Andes strain doesn't breach the country's borders. Here is how their measures can protect the people from the deadly infection.
-
How Worried Should Indians Be About Hantavirus? Doctors Explain
Doctors explain that the virus is not commonly spread from one person to another. This is one of the biggest reasons experts are not treating it as a large public health threat like COVID-19.
-
Hantavirus vs Bird Flu: Which Viral Infection Spreads Faster To Humans?
Hantavirus and bird flu are viral infections that can spread to humans under certain conditions. Here is what the WHO says about the transmission patterns for each and why you need to practise necessary precautions to be safe.
-
Hantavirus Treatment Protocols: Doctors Explain Why It's Not Like Covid Or The Flu
Hantavirus has become a focal point of discussion as it recently spread on board an Atlantic cruise. Dr Jatin Ahuja, Dr J. Kirtana, and Dr Avi Kumar explain the different treatment protocols for patients.
-
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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Peacock Deaths In Karnataka Linked To H5N1 Bird Flu; Here's What You Should Know About Avian Influenza
H5N1, also known as avian influenza, is a subtype of influenza virus that infects birds and mammals, including humans in rare instances, says the World Health Organization (WHO).
-
A New Flu On The Horizon? Why Scientists Are Sounding The Alarm On The Zoonotic Potential Of Influenza D
A little-known influenza D virus may pose future pandemic risks, experts warn. With evidence of human exposure, livestock links, and diagnostic gaps, scientists stress urgent surveillance to prevent another global outbreak.
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Karnataka Reports First Bird Flu Case Of 2026, Thousands Of Chickens Culled
Karnataka has reported its first case of avian influenza (H5N1) this year after the virus was detected in a poultry farm in Muthur village near Hesaraghatta on the outskirts of Bengaluru.
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Asha Bhosle Dies Following A Chest Infection: Warning Signs And Common Causes Of The Infection In The Elderly
The signs and symptoms of chest infection among elderly can be different from that of younger patients. Read on to know the warning signs, causes and prevention of chest infections in the elderly.
-
Do You Need Flu Shots? Doctor Shares Who Should Actually Get Them Every Year
One of the best ways to prevent and minimise the severity of influenza is to get the flu vaccine each year.
-
Breakthrough: Single Nasal Vaccine Shot May Protect Against Covid, Flu And Pneumonia
The new vaccine is delivered as a nasal spray and it activates white blood cells in the lungs. The vaccine puts them on "amber alert" and ready to combat any invading infection.
