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Two Agniveer Trainees Die Of Suspected Meningococcal Infection; Here's What You Should Know About The Disease
Meningitis causes inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The World Health Organization (WHO) says that it can be caused by several species of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
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Meghalaya Issues Public Health Advisory After Suspected Meningococcal Cases at Army Training Centre
The government has also issued clear preventive guidance to the public, advising residents to maintain hand hygiene, follow respiratory etiquette, and wear masks if experiencing symptoms or while in crowded places.
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Shillong Agniveer Deaths Trigger High Alert Over Fast-Moving Meningitis Threat
Health and defence authorities are closely monitoring the situation as laboratory analysis continues to determine the exact nature of the infection.
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Covid Virus Remains In Skull For Years After Infection: Study
SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind the Covid-19 pandemic, remains in the skull and meninges for years after infection, leading to a long-lasting effect on the brain, according to a major German study.
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20-Year-Old Indian-Origin Student Dies Of Rare Meningitis Virus In UK
A 20-year-old Indian-origin in the UK pharmacology student has died suddenly after getting infected by a rare Meningitis virus despite displaying none of the visible symptoms of the disease, according to a media report.
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Mumbai Teen Whose Brain Was Pierced by Arrow May Lead a Normal Life
For days now, Brijesh Sahani's parents have been praying for a miracle, and it seems their prayers have been answered. Doctors at the Karuna Hospital in Borivli told mid-day yesterday that the 16-year-old cricketer, who survived an arrow penetrating his brain, might lead a very normal life if the meningitis infection, caused by the incursion of the...
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US meningitis cases climb to 205 as outbreak worsen
Fungal meningitis tied to a contaminated steroid has affected 205 people in a worsening outbreak of the infection that has killed 15 people in the United States, officials have said.
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Pneumonia vaccine protects HIV patients
A vaccine for pneumonia and meningitis has been found to be effective in offering protection against re-infection in HIV-infected adults.
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Vaccine is approved for child infections
The FDA on Wednesday approved Prevnar 13, an expanded version of a vaccine to protect children.
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Meningitis epidemic in Tripura
There are reports of a meningitis outbreak in Tripura. The disease has affected at least four villages of a block in Longtarai valley.
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Two Agniveer Trainees Die Of Suspected Meningococcal Infection; Here's What You Should Know About The Disease
Meningitis causes inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The World Health Organization (WHO) says that it can be caused by several species of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
-
Meghalaya Issues Public Health Advisory After Suspected Meningococcal Cases at Army Training Centre
The government has also issued clear preventive guidance to the public, advising residents to maintain hand hygiene, follow respiratory etiquette, and wear masks if experiencing symptoms or while in crowded places.
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Shillong Agniveer Deaths Trigger High Alert Over Fast-Moving Meningitis Threat
Health and defence authorities are closely monitoring the situation as laboratory analysis continues to determine the exact nature of the infection.
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Covid Virus Remains In Skull For Years After Infection: Study
SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind the Covid-19 pandemic, remains in the skull and meninges for years after infection, leading to a long-lasting effect on the brain, according to a major German study.
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20-Year-Old Indian-Origin Student Dies Of Rare Meningitis Virus In UK
A 20-year-old Indian-origin in the UK pharmacology student has died suddenly after getting infected by a rare Meningitis virus despite displaying none of the visible symptoms of the disease, according to a media report.
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Mumbai Teen Whose Brain Was Pierced by Arrow May Lead a Normal Life
For days now, Brijesh Sahani's parents have been praying for a miracle, and it seems their prayers have been answered. Doctors at the Karuna Hospital in Borivli told mid-day yesterday that the 16-year-old cricketer, who survived an arrow penetrating his brain, might lead a very normal life if the meningitis infection, caused by the incursion of the...
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US meningitis cases climb to 205 as outbreak worsen
Fungal meningitis tied to a contaminated steroid has affected 205 people in a worsening outbreak of the infection that has killed 15 people in the United States, officials have said.
-
Pneumonia vaccine protects HIV patients
A vaccine for pneumonia and meningitis has been found to be effective in offering protection against re-infection in HIV-infected adults.
-
Vaccine is approved for child infections
The FDA on Wednesday approved Prevnar 13, an expanded version of a vaccine to protect children.
-
Meningitis epidemic in Tripura
There are reports of a meningitis outbreak in Tripura. The disease has affected at least four villages of a block in Longtarai valley.
