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Ebola Outbreak In Central Africa Could Reach 20,000 Cases Without Strong Public Health Measures
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that there have been about 400 confirmed cases, including 63 deaths. Experts say there likely others that haven't been diagnosed or reported.
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"Furnace": Madhya Pradesh Hospital's Burn Ward Patients Suffering In Heat
The air conditioners in the ICU, Operation Theatre and patient wards have been lying defunct for months.
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Is Going Commando Healthy? Benefits And Risks Explained
People who wear tight jeans, leggings, or workout gear may experience more rubbing and discomfort without a protective layer.
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Ebola Virus Alert In Andhra Pradesh: Precautions Issued Amid Concerns
Amaravati, May 24 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh government on Sunday declared an alert in view of the Ebola virus in several African countries.
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Against All Odds: 42-Year-Old Woman Defeats HIV, Hepatitis B And Cancer With Rare Liver Transplant
The patient had been living with Hepatitis B for several years and was diagnosed with HIV around three years ago. Over time, her health deteriorated sharply.
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From Medieval Plague Ships To Hantavirus: How Outbreaks At Sea Helped Shape The International Public Health System
Each new port of call where passengers can explore for a few days is an opportunity for germs to embark and once they do, they encounter a highly efficient setting for hopping from host to host.
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Ebola Outbreak In Congo Kills 80: Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors Explained
Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is a severe and highly infectious illness caused by the Ebola virus. It mainly affects humans and some animals such as monkeys, chimpanzees, and bats.
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Ebola Outbreak In South Africa Kills 65: How Does The Disease Spread?
According to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), around 246 suspected cases of Ebola have been reported in Ituri province. Most infections have been detected in the Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones.
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HIV Study: Boosting Immune Cells May Help Fight Infection
Scientists are tweaking a powerful cancer therapy in hopes it could fight HIV instead, by supercharging patients' own immune cells.
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Patient Outcomes And Nursing Care: Why Quality Nursing Improves Recovery Rates
Modern healthcare has become increasingly complex, making trained and evidence-based nursing practices more important than ever.
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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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Hantavirus In Immunocompromised Patients: Are Risks Higher?
The immune system plays a critical role in controlling viral infections. In immunocompromised individuals, the body's defence mechanisms become weaker and slower, allowing the virus to spread more aggressively.
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How Aerosolised Rodent Droppings Spread Hantavirus Infection Indoors
People often assume infection occurs only through direct contact with rats or mice. However, in many cases, infection happens when contaminated particles become airborne and are inhaled unknowingly.
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Prevention Of Invasive Fungal Infections (IFI): Simple Steps To Stay Protected
Preventing invasive fungal infections starts with managing the conditions that make a person vulnerable in the first place. For people with diabetes, keeping blood sugar levels well controlled is one of the most important things they can do.
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Health Authorities Work To Contain Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak
The MV Hondius, a Dutch cruise ship with a deadly outbreak of hantavirus, was on its way to the Canary Islands on May 7, 2026, after evacuating three ill passengers for treatment.
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Ebola Outbreak In Central Africa Could Reach 20,000 Cases Without Strong Public Health Measures
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that there have been about 400 confirmed cases, including 63 deaths. Experts say there likely others that haven't been diagnosed or reported.
-
"Furnace": Madhya Pradesh Hospital's Burn Ward Patients Suffering In Heat
The air conditioners in the ICU, Operation Theatre and patient wards have been lying defunct for months.
-
Is Going Commando Healthy? Benefits And Risks Explained
People who wear tight jeans, leggings, or workout gear may experience more rubbing and discomfort without a protective layer.
-
Ebola Virus Alert In Andhra Pradesh: Precautions Issued Amid Concerns
Amaravati, May 24 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh government on Sunday declared an alert in view of the Ebola virus in several African countries.
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Against All Odds: 42-Year-Old Woman Defeats HIV, Hepatitis B And Cancer With Rare Liver Transplant
The patient had been living with Hepatitis B for several years and was diagnosed with HIV around three years ago. Over time, her health deteriorated sharply.
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From Medieval Plague Ships To Hantavirus: How Outbreaks At Sea Helped Shape The International Public Health System
Each new port of call where passengers can explore for a few days is an opportunity for germs to embark and once they do, they encounter a highly efficient setting for hopping from host to host.
-
Ebola Outbreak In Congo Kills 80: Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors Explained
Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is a severe and highly infectious illness caused by the Ebola virus. It mainly affects humans and some animals such as monkeys, chimpanzees, and bats.
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Ebola Outbreak In South Africa Kills 65: How Does The Disease Spread?
According to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), around 246 suspected cases of Ebola have been reported in Ituri province. Most infections have been detected in the Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones.
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HIV Study: Boosting Immune Cells May Help Fight Infection
Scientists are tweaking a powerful cancer therapy in hopes it could fight HIV instead, by supercharging patients' own immune cells.
-
Patient Outcomes And Nursing Care: Why Quality Nursing Improves Recovery Rates
Modern healthcare has become increasingly complex, making trained and evidence-based nursing practices more important than ever.
-
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...
-
Hantavirus In Immunocompromised Patients: Are Risks Higher?
The immune system plays a critical role in controlling viral infections. In immunocompromised individuals, the body's defence mechanisms become weaker and slower, allowing the virus to spread more aggressively.
-
How Aerosolised Rodent Droppings Spread Hantavirus Infection Indoors
People often assume infection occurs only through direct contact with rats or mice. However, in many cases, infection happens when contaminated particles become airborne and are inhaled unknowingly.
-
Prevention Of Invasive Fungal Infections (IFI): Simple Steps To Stay Protected
Preventing invasive fungal infections starts with managing the conditions that make a person vulnerable in the first place. For people with diabetes, keeping blood sugar levels well controlled is one of the most important things they can do.
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Health Authorities Work To Contain Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak
The MV Hondius, a Dutch cruise ship with a deadly outbreak of hantavirus, was on its way to the Canary Islands on May 7, 2026, after evacuating three ill passengers for treatment.
