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Tapeworm Cases Surge During Monsoon: Can Deworming Help? Doctor Answers
Tapeworm infections often occur after consuming contaminated food or water, particularly undercooked meat and unhygienically prepared meals. While many infections are mild, some can lead to serious health problems if ignored.
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Why Viral Infections Spike Before And During Monsoon: Expert Shares Prevention Tips
As humidity rises and monsoon arrives, viral infections such as flu, dengue, chikungunya and hepatitis become more common. An infectious disease expert explains why cases increase, who is most at risk, and the simple preventive measures that can reduce seasonal illness.
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Gut Infections Rise With The Coming Of Monsoon In India: Preventive Steps
The monsoon season creates an ideal environment for harmful microorganisms. Increased humidity and moisture allow bacteria and viruses to multiply rapidly.
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Gastroenteritis vs Food Poisoning: How To Spot The Differences Of Common Monsoon Gut Issues
Gastroenteritis and food poisoning are common in the monsoon season. Here is how each of them can affect you and how to spot their differences for timely treatment.
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Mumbai Monsoons Can Cause More Than Viral Fevers: Bacterial And Fungal Infection Risks Explained
The combination of stagnant water, increased humidity, flooding, and poor sanitation creates the perfect environment for many harmful bacteria and fungi to grow. As people wade through waterlogged streets or spend long hours in damp clothes and shoes, they become more vulnerable to infections.
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The 48-Hour Fever Rule: How To Tell the Difference Between A Monsoon Viral Infection And Early Dengue
The 48-hour fever rule needs to be followed if you suspect that you have developed a viral infection. Here is how you can determine when you need medical help and why seeking it in a timely manner is necessary.
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Delayed Monsoon, Rising Infections: Why Mumbai Is Seeing A Surge In Covid, H1N1 And RSV Right Now
The delayed onset of the monsoon appears to be one of the key reasons behind the surge in respiratory infections. This year, however, Mumbai has experienced alternating periods of heat, humidity and rainfall.
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Chinese Doctors Remove Two Parasites From Woman's Arm After Lump Grows For A Year
According to doctors at the hospital, Wang's kitchen knife and chopping board might have been polluted by sparganum cysts.
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Does Your Child Have Recurring Fever Without A Cold Or Cough? Check The Urinary Tract
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most prevalent bacterial infections in children.
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Do Cough Syrups Actually Work? Doctor Reveals The Truth
While cough syrups have been in use for several years, they don't really address the real cause of the cough. Many people would be surprised to know that cough syrups may not always work as well as they expect.
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Pregnancy Increases The Risk Of UTIs: Why It Happens And What Expecting Mothers Can Do
Untreated UTIs in pregnancy can progress to kidney infection (pyelonephritis), trigger preterm labour, or contribute to low birth weight. In other words, what starts as a bladder problem can directly affect both mother and baby.
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Usutu Virus Detected In Scotland Blackbirds; Experts Study Spread
It was something infectious disease expert Heather Ferguson never expected to see in her lifetime: a mosquito-borne virus originally from...
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Safe Blood Donation Practices: Doctor Shares Screening, Storage And Transfusion Protocols
Safe blood practices go beyond technology and laboratory testing. They require a culture of quality, vigilance, continuous training, and adherence to established protocols.
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Monsoon In Kerala And The Rise Of Infectious Diseases: Doctors Explain Shigella, Nipah And West Nile Cases
As Kerala battles rising cases of Shigella infection alongside renewed concerns over Nipah virus and West Nile fever, infectious disease experts explain the symptoms, transmission risks and prevention measures families should know this monsoon.
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Toilet Habits That Can Increase The Risk Of UTIs In Children; Doctor Explains
Children often contract bacterial infections, with urinary tract infections (UTIs) being one of the most common types.
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Tapeworm Cases Surge During Monsoon: Can Deworming Help? Doctor Answers
Tapeworm infections often occur after consuming contaminated food or water, particularly undercooked meat and unhygienically prepared meals. While many infections are mild, some can lead to serious health problems if ignored.
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Why Viral Infections Spike Before And During Monsoon: Expert Shares Prevention Tips
As humidity rises and monsoon arrives, viral infections such as flu, dengue, chikungunya and hepatitis become more common. An infectious disease expert explains why cases increase, who is most at risk, and the simple preventive measures that can reduce seasonal illness.
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Gut Infections Rise With The Coming Of Monsoon In India: Preventive Steps
The monsoon season creates an ideal environment for harmful microorganisms. Increased humidity and moisture allow bacteria and viruses to multiply rapidly.
-
Gastroenteritis vs Food Poisoning: How To Spot The Differences Of Common Monsoon Gut Issues
Gastroenteritis and food poisoning are common in the monsoon season. Here is how each of them can affect you and how to spot their differences for timely treatment.
-
Mumbai Monsoons Can Cause More Than Viral Fevers: Bacterial And Fungal Infection Risks Explained
The combination of stagnant water, increased humidity, flooding, and poor sanitation creates the perfect environment for many harmful bacteria and fungi to grow. As people wade through waterlogged streets or spend long hours in damp clothes and shoes, they become more vulnerable to infections.
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The 48-Hour Fever Rule: How To Tell the Difference Between A Monsoon Viral Infection And Early Dengue
The 48-hour fever rule needs to be followed if you suspect that you have developed a viral infection. Here is how you can determine when you need medical help and why seeking it in a timely manner is necessary.
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Delayed Monsoon, Rising Infections: Why Mumbai Is Seeing A Surge In Covid, H1N1 And RSV Right Now
The delayed onset of the monsoon appears to be one of the key reasons behind the surge in respiratory infections. This year, however, Mumbai has experienced alternating periods of heat, humidity and rainfall.
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Chinese Doctors Remove Two Parasites From Woman's Arm After Lump Grows For A Year
According to doctors at the hospital, Wang's kitchen knife and chopping board might have been polluted by sparganum cysts.
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Does Your Child Have Recurring Fever Without A Cold Or Cough? Check The Urinary Tract
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most prevalent bacterial infections in children.
-
Do Cough Syrups Actually Work? Doctor Reveals The Truth
While cough syrups have been in use for several years, they don't really address the real cause of the cough. Many people would be surprised to know that cough syrups may not always work as well as they expect.
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Pregnancy Increases The Risk Of UTIs: Why It Happens And What Expecting Mothers Can Do
Untreated UTIs in pregnancy can progress to kidney infection (pyelonephritis), trigger preterm labour, or contribute to low birth weight. In other words, what starts as a bladder problem can directly affect both mother and baby.
-
Usutu Virus Detected In Scotland Blackbirds; Experts Study Spread
It was something infectious disease expert Heather Ferguson never expected to see in her lifetime: a mosquito-borne virus originally from...
-
Safe Blood Donation Practices: Doctor Shares Screening, Storage And Transfusion Protocols
Safe blood practices go beyond technology and laboratory testing. They require a culture of quality, vigilance, continuous training, and adherence to established protocols.
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Monsoon In Kerala And The Rise Of Infectious Diseases: Doctors Explain Shigella, Nipah And West Nile Cases
As Kerala battles rising cases of Shigella infection alongside renewed concerns over Nipah virus and West Nile fever, infectious disease experts explain the symptoms, transmission risks and prevention measures families should know this monsoon.
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Toilet Habits That Can Increase The Risk Of UTIs In Children; Doctor Explains
Children often contract bacterial infections, with urinary tract infections (UTIs) being one of the most common types.
