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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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WHO's Latest Russia Update: Plague Unconfirmed as Cause of Lab Worker's Death Remains A Mystery
WHO reports uncertainty over cause of death of Russian lab worker, with pneumonia of unknown origin diagnosed and no plague confirmed.
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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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Russia Plague Fears Grow After Lab Worker Dies, But Experts Urge Caution
A Russian laboratory worker's death from unexplained pneumonia has raised fears of a possible plague infection, but experts say there is currently no evidence of a wider outbreak or a confirmed link to the laboratory.
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Russia Denies Imposing Anti-Plague Measures After Death Of Worker
Russian authorities denied Tuesday that they were imposing anti-plague measures after a laboratory technician reportedly died of the disease, as Washington called on Moscow to...
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A Plague Is Not The Same As Covid: Why The Suspected Russian Pneumonic Plague Should Not Cause Panic
Pneumonic plague is a serious and potentially rapidly fatal bacterial infection, but it is not the same disease as Covid-19. It is caused by Yersinia pestis, can spread through respiratory particles in its pneumonic form and can be treated effectively with antibiotics when diagnosed early.
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Plague Was Killing Hunter-Gatherers 5,500 Years Ago: Study
The plague caused deadly outbreaks among Siberian hunter gatherers 5500 years ago, predating known farming community cases.
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New Study Explains How Viral Infections May Trigger Parkinson's-Linked Protein Changes
A new study by scientists at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) in Hyderabad has revealed how viral infections such as influenza and COVID-19 may affect a protein linked to Parkinson's disease.
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New HIV Pill Delivers Breakthrough Results In First Human Trial
Researchers say the treatment appears safe and effective so far, although larger Phase 3 trials will be needed before it can be approved for widespread use.
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Measles And Other Infectious Diseases Under Surveillance As World Cup Draws Large Crowds
With a nearly six-week stretch of packed stadiums, bars and tourist sites in 16 cities, officials are on the lookout for a long list of infections, from the stomach bug norovirus to mosquito-borne dengue fever.
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West Nile Virus vs Shigella Infection: Key Differences Between The Diseases Raising Concerns In Kerala
Unlike West Nile virus, Shigella is a bacterial infection that spreads through contaminated food, water, poor sanitation, or direct contact with infected individuals.
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How South African Scientists Identified Hantavirus On A Cruise Ship Thousands Of Miles Away
The British man who was the first confirmed case of hantavirus infection from the cruise ship is improving in hospital, South Africa's health ministry has said. Meanwhile, the ship has arrived at the Dutch port of Rotterdam, where it was disinfected, and the remaining crew members disembarked.
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India Activates Precautionary Hantavirus Surveillance As Cruise Outbreak Grows
India has activated precautionary surveillance measures after a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship. The Health Ministry says two Indian nationals onboard remain asymptomatic and under observation.
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India Activates Precautionary Hantavirus Surveillance As Cruise Outbreak Grows
India has activated precautionary surveillance measures after a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship. The Health Ministry says two Indian nationals onboard remain asymptomatic and under observation.
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Is It Just A Summer Fever? How ICMR's 'Syndromic Surveillance' Aims To Catch The Next Outbreak Before It Spreads
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced that a new 'syndromic surveillance' plan aims to catch the next outbreak before it spreads. Here is what it plans to achieve and why a priority-wise categorisation of pathogens can identify
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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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WHO's Latest Russia Update: Plague Unconfirmed as Cause of Lab Worker's Death Remains A Mystery
WHO reports uncertainty over cause of death of Russian lab worker, with pneumonia of unknown origin diagnosed and no plague confirmed.
-
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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Russia Plague Fears Grow After Lab Worker Dies, But Experts Urge Caution
A Russian laboratory worker's death from unexplained pneumonia has raised fears of a possible plague infection, but experts say there is currently no evidence of a wider outbreak or a confirmed link to the laboratory.
-
Russia Denies Imposing Anti-Plague Measures After Death Of Worker
Russian authorities denied Tuesday that they were imposing anti-plague measures after a laboratory technician reportedly died of the disease, as Washington called on Moscow to...
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A Plague Is Not The Same As Covid: Why The Suspected Russian Pneumonic Plague Should Not Cause Panic
Pneumonic plague is a serious and potentially rapidly fatal bacterial infection, but it is not the same disease as Covid-19. It is caused by Yersinia pestis, can spread through respiratory particles in its pneumonic form and can be treated effectively with antibiotics when diagnosed early.
-
Plague Was Killing Hunter-Gatherers 5,500 Years Ago: Study
The plague caused deadly outbreaks among Siberian hunter gatherers 5500 years ago, predating known farming community cases.
-
New Study Explains How Viral Infections May Trigger Parkinson's-Linked Protein Changes
A new study by scientists at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) in Hyderabad has revealed how viral infections such as influenza and COVID-19 may affect a protein linked to Parkinson's disease.
-
New HIV Pill Delivers Breakthrough Results In First Human Trial
Researchers say the treatment appears safe and effective so far, although larger Phase 3 trials will be needed before it can be approved for widespread use.
-
Measles And Other Infectious Diseases Under Surveillance As World Cup Draws Large Crowds
With a nearly six-week stretch of packed stadiums, bars and tourist sites in 16 cities, officials are on the lookout for a long list of infections, from the stomach bug norovirus to mosquito-borne dengue fever.
-
West Nile Virus vs Shigella Infection: Key Differences Between The Diseases Raising Concerns In Kerala
Unlike West Nile virus, Shigella is a bacterial infection that spreads through contaminated food, water, poor sanitation, or direct contact with infected individuals.
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How South African Scientists Identified Hantavirus On A Cruise Ship Thousands Of Miles Away
The British man who was the first confirmed case of hantavirus infection from the cruise ship is improving in hospital, South Africa's health ministry has said. Meanwhile, the ship has arrived at the Dutch port of Rotterdam, where it was disinfected, and the remaining crew members disembarked.
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India Activates Precautionary Hantavirus Surveillance As Cruise Outbreak Grows
India has activated precautionary surveillance measures after a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship. The Health Ministry says two Indian nationals onboard remain asymptomatic and under observation.
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India Activates Precautionary Hantavirus Surveillance As Cruise Outbreak Grows
India has activated precautionary surveillance measures after a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship. The Health Ministry says two Indian nationals onboard remain asymptomatic and under observation.
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Is It Just A Summer Fever? How ICMR's 'Syndromic Surveillance' Aims To Catch The Next Outbreak Before It Spreads
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced that a new 'syndromic surveillance' plan aims to catch the next outbreak before it spreads. Here is what it plans to achieve and why a priority-wise categorisation of pathogens can identify
