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Indian Researchers Unlock Bacterial Genetic Code To Combat Tuberculosis
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Tuberculosis is one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases and now, a team of scientists has discovered a fundamental flaw in a long-standing model of how bacteria control gene expression that can form the base for inn
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Fever Is Just A Symptom: Indian Study Shows 1 In 3 Fever Patients Have Serious Underlying Infections
The study found that nearly one in three individuals who opted for comprehensive fever testing were diagnosed with a serious infection, including dengue, typhoid, malaria, chikungunya, or leptospirosis.
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British Hospital Missed Deadline To Report Meningitis Outbreak By 2 Days
Two people have died, and more than 10,000 people have been vaccinated since the outbreak of the infectious disease in the county of Kent.
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Antibiotic Resistance Is Responsible For 87% Of India's Typhoid Economic Burden: Lancet Study
Antibiotic-resistant typhoid infections accounted for at least 87 per cent of India's disease-related economic burden in 2023, according to a study in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia.
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What Happens If You Stop Taking Antibiotics In The Middle Of A Course?
It is important that you complete the full course of your antibiotics as it reduces side effects like nausea or allergic reactions and chances of reinfection. However, a lot of people don't adhere to your medications, which can impact your health.
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Response To Meningitis Outbreak In The UK Shows Why Contact Tracing Is Key To Containment
A deadly meningitis outbreak in the UK has triggered rapid contact tracing and preventive treatment. Experts say this public health tool is crucial to contain infections, identify exposed individuals and stop outbreaks before they spread further.
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As Iran Conflict Deepens, These 9 Health Crises Are Likely To Impact The Middle East
As tensions escalate in Iran and across the Middle East, health agencies warn of a growing public-health crisis. From trauma injuries and disease outbreaks to medicine shortages and mental health trauma, these are the major health emergencies.
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Chile Becomes First In The Americas To Eliminate Leprosy, WHO Verifies
Chile has become the first country in the Americas to be officially verified by the World Health Organization for eliminating leprosy as a public health problem. The milestone follows more than 30 years without locally transmitted cases and sustained
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Bengaluru Garbage Crisis: How Lack Of Sanitation In Urban Areas Affects Community Health
When waste management is disrupted, it creates filthy conditions that breed illness for entire communities. Piles of uncollected garbage turn streets into health hazards, spreading germs and toxins that affect health.
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New Oral Polio Vaccine Approved By WHO: A Boost For India's Eradication Efforts?
The World Health Organization has just prequalified an additional novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2),a breakthrough in stopping polio outbreaks more sustainably with stronger global vaccine supply.
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Indian Researchers Unlock Bacterial Genetic Code To Combat Tuberculosis
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Tuberculosis is one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases and now, a team of scientists has discovered a fundamental flaw in a long-standing model of how bacteria control gene expression that can form the base for inn
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Fever Is Just A Symptom: Indian Study Shows 1 In 3 Fever Patients Have Serious Underlying Infections
The study found that nearly one in three individuals who opted for comprehensive fever testing were diagnosed with a serious infection, including dengue, typhoid, malaria, chikungunya, or leptospirosis.
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British Hospital Missed Deadline To Report Meningitis Outbreak By 2 Days
Two people have died, and more than 10,000 people have been vaccinated since the outbreak of the infectious disease in the county of Kent.
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Antibiotic Resistance Is Responsible For 87% Of India's Typhoid Economic Burden: Lancet Study
Antibiotic-resistant typhoid infections accounted for at least 87 per cent of India's disease-related economic burden in 2023, according to a study in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia.
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What Happens If You Stop Taking Antibiotics In The Middle Of A Course?
It is important that you complete the full course of your antibiotics as it reduces side effects like nausea or allergic reactions and chances of reinfection. However, a lot of people don't adhere to your medications, which can impact your health.
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Response To Meningitis Outbreak In The UK Shows Why Contact Tracing Is Key To Containment
A deadly meningitis outbreak in the UK has triggered rapid contact tracing and preventive treatment. Experts say this public health tool is crucial to contain infections, identify exposed individuals and stop outbreaks before they spread further.
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As Iran Conflict Deepens, These 9 Health Crises Are Likely To Impact The Middle East
As tensions escalate in Iran and across the Middle East, health agencies warn of a growing public-health crisis. From trauma injuries and disease outbreaks to medicine shortages and mental health trauma, these are the major health emergencies.
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Chile Becomes First In The Americas To Eliminate Leprosy, WHO Verifies
Chile has become the first country in the Americas to be officially verified by the World Health Organization for eliminating leprosy as a public health problem. The milestone follows more than 30 years without locally transmitted cases and sustained
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Bengaluru Garbage Crisis: How Lack Of Sanitation In Urban Areas Affects Community Health
When waste management is disrupted, it creates filthy conditions that breed illness for entire communities. Piles of uncollected garbage turn streets into health hazards, spreading germs and toxins that affect health.
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New Oral Polio Vaccine Approved By WHO: A Boost For India's Eradication Efforts?
The World Health Organization has just prequalified an additional novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2),a breakthrough in stopping polio outbreaks more sustainably with stronger global vaccine supply.
