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Korean Farmer Goes For Eye Checkup, Doctors Discover 11 Parasitic Worms
Doctors in South Korea remove 11 live parasitic worms from a farmer's eyes during cataract surgery.
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Expired Remdesivir In Kerala Given To Nipah Patients, Government Orders Probe
Remdesivir that expired in May 2023 was administered to patients, including those treated for Nipah infection, at hospitals in Kerala in subsequent years.
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Melioidosis Mimics Tuberculosis, Pneumonia, Sepsis: Why This Deadly Bacterial Infection Goes Undetected In India
Melioidosis, caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, poses a significant health threat in India. Frequently misdiagnosed as tuberculosis or pneumonia, underdiagnosis and lack of awareness contribute to high mortality among vulnerable populations.
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Ban On Reuse Of Single-Use Medical Devices: Centre Tells States To Ensure Compliance
The DGHS directive seeks to strengthen oversight of the practice and reinforce the importance of patient safety, infection prevention and accountability in healthcare delivery.
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France Reports First Human Case Of Shamonda Virus, WHO Investigating
Shamonda virus primarily affects animals, including cattle, sheep, goats and horses. It is thought to spread between animals through the bites of Culicoides midges. It has previously been detected only in animals, and little is known about its effects on humans.
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France Reports First Human Shamonda Virus Case, Says No Health Risk
French health authorities said Thursday that the Shamonda virus, which usually affects livestock, had been detected in a human for the first time, in a severely immunocompromised...
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Asthma, Influenza And The Power Of Prevention In Winters: Why Staying One Step Ahead Matters
Preventing respiratory infections is therefore an important part of maintaining stable asthma control throughout the year.
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Innovative Hepatitis B Treatment Offers Viral Control After Ending Antiviral Therapy
The United States has approved a new treatment for chronic hepatitis B that could allow some patients to stop taking antiviral medicines while maintaining control over the virus.
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Why Fungal Infections Pose A Severe Risk To Cancer And Transplant Patients
Fungi rarely cause serious disease in healthy people due to immune defenses but pose high risk to immunocompromised patients.
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Want To Stay Healthy Through The Seasonal Change? 7 Foods That You Should Include In Your Diet
The body needs a steady supply of essential nutrients to produce immune cells, fight infections and repair damaged tissues. Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, protein and fibre all play an important role in maintaining overall health.
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Pollution, Cough Or Infection? How To Tell What's Causing Your Winter Symptoms
Understanding the difference between pollution-related irritation, a viral infection and a more serious respiratory illness can help people avoid unnecessary antibiotics and seek medical care at the right time.
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Infection Getting Worse Instead Of Better? Signs It May Be Serious
Most infections improve with appropriate care, but persistent fever, worsening symptoms or new breathing, neurological or urinary problems can signal complications or sepsis. An infectious-disease expert explains the warning signs not to ignore.
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Suspected Pneumonic Plague Case In Russia Started In A Lab: Why Laboratory Biosafety Matters Most
The most important takeaway is not simply the word "plague". It is the importance of biosafety, surveillance and rapid containment when potentially dangerous infectious organisms are handled.
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Russian Plague: Broken Vial Or Deadly Outbreak? Inside The Siberian Lab Death Scare
Nearly 200 contacts were monitored, but no plague outbreak has been confirmed. WHO says public risk remains low.
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Is It Chickenpox? Signs, Medicines, Care Tips And Precautions For Children
Chickenpox causes a fever and itchy rash with red spots turning into blisters and scabs, lasting around four to seven days.
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Korean Farmer Goes For Eye Checkup, Doctors Discover 11 Parasitic Worms
Doctors in South Korea remove 11 live parasitic worms from a farmer's eyes during cataract surgery.
-
Expired Remdesivir In Kerala Given To Nipah Patients, Government Orders Probe
Remdesivir that expired in May 2023 was administered to patients, including those treated for Nipah infection, at hospitals in Kerala in subsequent years.
-
Melioidosis Mimics Tuberculosis, Pneumonia, Sepsis: Why This Deadly Bacterial Infection Goes Undetected In India
Melioidosis, caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, poses a significant health threat in India. Frequently misdiagnosed as tuberculosis or pneumonia, underdiagnosis and lack of awareness contribute to high mortality among vulnerable populations.
-
Ban On Reuse Of Single-Use Medical Devices: Centre Tells States To Ensure Compliance
The DGHS directive seeks to strengthen oversight of the practice and reinforce the importance of patient safety, infection prevention and accountability in healthcare delivery.
-
France Reports First Human Case Of Shamonda Virus, WHO Investigating
Shamonda virus primarily affects animals, including cattle, sheep, goats and horses. It is thought to spread between animals through the bites of Culicoides midges. It has previously been detected only in animals, and little is known about its effects on humans.
-
France Reports First Human Shamonda Virus Case, Says No Health Risk
French health authorities said Thursday that the Shamonda virus, which usually affects livestock, had been detected in a human for the first time, in a severely immunocompromised...
-
Asthma, Influenza And The Power Of Prevention In Winters: Why Staying One Step Ahead Matters
Preventing respiratory infections is therefore an important part of maintaining stable asthma control throughout the year.
-
Innovative Hepatitis B Treatment Offers Viral Control After Ending Antiviral Therapy
The United States has approved a new treatment for chronic hepatitis B that could allow some patients to stop taking antiviral medicines while maintaining control over the virus.
-
Why Fungal Infections Pose A Severe Risk To Cancer And Transplant Patients
Fungi rarely cause serious disease in healthy people due to immune defenses but pose high risk to immunocompromised patients.
-
Want To Stay Healthy Through The Seasonal Change? 7 Foods That You Should Include In Your Diet
The body needs a steady supply of essential nutrients to produce immune cells, fight infections and repair damaged tissues. Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, protein and fibre all play an important role in maintaining overall health.
-
Pollution, Cough Or Infection? How To Tell What's Causing Your Winter Symptoms
Understanding the difference between pollution-related irritation, a viral infection and a more serious respiratory illness can help people avoid unnecessary antibiotics and seek medical care at the right time.
-
Infection Getting Worse Instead Of Better? Signs It May Be Serious
Most infections improve with appropriate care, but persistent fever, worsening symptoms or new breathing, neurological or urinary problems can signal complications or sepsis. An infectious-disease expert explains the warning signs not to ignore.
-
Suspected Pneumonic Plague Case In Russia Started In A Lab: Why Laboratory Biosafety Matters Most
The most important takeaway is not simply the word "plague". It is the importance of biosafety, surveillance and rapid containment when potentially dangerous infectious organisms are handled.
-
Russian Plague: Broken Vial Or Deadly Outbreak? Inside The Siberian Lab Death Scare
Nearly 200 contacts were monitored, but no plague outbreak has been confirmed. WHO says public risk remains low.
-
Is It Chickenpox? Signs, Medicines, Care Tips And Precautions For Children
Chickenpox causes a fever and itchy rash with red spots turning into blisters and scabs, lasting around four to seven days.
