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Bird Flu Outbreaks In India: How Does Bird Flu Differ From Regular Flu?
While both bird flu and regular seasonal flu occur due to influenza A viruses, they significantly differ in their origin, transmission, severity, and impact.
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Bird Flu Outbreaks In India: Symptoms And Preventive Tips
Bird flu not only affects domestic poultry such as chickens, ducks and turkeys but can also spread through wild and migratory birds. In some cases, there's also a risk of transmission to humans.
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Could H5N5 Strain Of Bird Flu Be The Next Pandemic? Experts Answer
An expert has said that individuals with comorbidities or weakened immunity should be cautious.
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"So Much Pressure": World Nearly Beat Polio But Missteps Aided Its Comeback
The World Health Organization and partners embarked on their polio campaign in 1988 with the bold goal of eradication - a feat seen only once for human diseases, with smallpox in 1980.
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20 new bat viruses discovered in China, two closely linked to deadly Nipah and Hendra
The team raised concerns about transmission to humans due to the proximity of bats to orchards.
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What is H5N1 Virus? How It Spreads to Humans
According to the World Health Organization, infections in humans can cause severe disease with a high mortality rate.
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New Bat Coronavirus Could Infect Humans Through Same Route As Covid-19: Report
A Chinese team of virologists have found a new bat coronavirus that carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission because it uses the same human receptor as the virus that causes Covid-19, a media report said.
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New Bat Coronavirus Capable Of Infecting Humans Discovered In China
A new bat coronavirus that carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission, similar to the one that caused the COVID-19 pandemic, has been discovered in China.
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HMPV Epidemic In China: Should You Be Worried In India?
HMPV Cases In India: While the rise in HMPV cases in China has understandably raised concerns, the situation in India remains under control with only a few reported cases.
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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.
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Bird Flu Poised To Spark The Next Global Pandemic, Experts Warn Of Rising Risks
Scientists identify mutation that could facilitate H5N1 "bird flu" virus infection and potential transmission in humans.
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Can Avian Influenza Transmit Through Air? 7 Prevention Tips For Your Well-Being
Under certain conditions, the Avian influenza virus can also become airborne, particularly in enclosed spaces like poultry farms or live bird markets.
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New Child Fossil Teeth Reveal Why Humans Developed an Unusually Long Childhood
Research on fossil teeth from a 1.77-million-year-old early Homo specimen challenges the "big brain, long childhood" hypothesis. The study suggests that the extended childhood seen in humans may have evolved as a result of cultural transmission, not just brain growth. By analysing dental growth patterns, scientists show that Homo’s development wa...
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World Rabies Day: How Is Rabies Transmitted And Its Preventive Measures
In this article, we will explore how rabies is transmitted, the risks associated with it, and the preventive steps everyone should take to protect themselves from this deadly disease.
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WHO Confirms Human Case Of Bird Flu in India: Know Symptoms Here
Bird flu, also known as Avian influenza can infect both humans and animals. According to WHO, it generally circulates in animals but can also affect humans.
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Bird Flu Outbreaks In India: How Does Bird Flu Differ From Regular Flu?
While both bird flu and regular seasonal flu occur due to influenza A viruses, they significantly differ in their origin, transmission, severity, and impact.
-
Bird Flu Outbreaks In India: Symptoms And Preventive Tips
Bird flu not only affects domestic poultry such as chickens, ducks and turkeys but can also spread through wild and migratory birds. In some cases, there's also a risk of transmission to humans.
-
Could H5N5 Strain Of Bird Flu Be The Next Pandemic? Experts Answer
An expert has said that individuals with comorbidities or weakened immunity should be cautious.
-
"So Much Pressure": World Nearly Beat Polio But Missteps Aided Its Comeback
The World Health Organization and partners embarked on their polio campaign in 1988 with the bold goal of eradication - a feat seen only once for human diseases, with smallpox in 1980.
-
20 new bat viruses discovered in China, two closely linked to deadly Nipah and Hendra
The team raised concerns about transmission to humans due to the proximity of bats to orchards.
-
What is H5N1 Virus? How It Spreads to Humans
According to the World Health Organization, infections in humans can cause severe disease with a high mortality rate.
-
New Bat Coronavirus Could Infect Humans Through Same Route As Covid-19: Report
A Chinese team of virologists have found a new bat coronavirus that carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission because it uses the same human receptor as the virus that causes Covid-19, a media report said.
-
New Bat Coronavirus Capable Of Infecting Humans Discovered In China
A new bat coronavirus that carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission, similar to the one that caused the COVID-19 pandemic, has been discovered in China.
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HMPV Epidemic In China: Should You Be Worried In India?
HMPV Cases In India: While the rise in HMPV cases in China has understandably raised concerns, the situation in India remains under control with only a few reported cases.
-
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.
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Bird Flu Poised To Spark The Next Global Pandemic, Experts Warn Of Rising Risks
Scientists identify mutation that could facilitate H5N1 "bird flu" virus infection and potential transmission in humans.
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Can Avian Influenza Transmit Through Air? 7 Prevention Tips For Your Well-Being
Under certain conditions, the Avian influenza virus can also become airborne, particularly in enclosed spaces like poultry farms or live bird markets.
-
New Child Fossil Teeth Reveal Why Humans Developed an Unusually Long Childhood
Research on fossil teeth from a 1.77-million-year-old early Homo specimen challenges the "big brain, long childhood" hypothesis. The study suggests that the extended childhood seen in humans may have evolved as a result of cultural transmission, not just brain growth. By analysing dental growth patterns, scientists show that Homo’s development wa...
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World Rabies Day: How Is Rabies Transmitted And Its Preventive Measures
In this article, we will explore how rabies is transmitted, the risks associated with it, and the preventive steps everyone should take to protect themselves from this deadly disease.
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WHO Confirms Human Case Of Bird Flu in India: Know Symptoms Here
Bird flu, also known as Avian influenza can infect both humans and animals. According to WHO, it generally circulates in animals but can also affect humans.
