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Marburg Disease: How To Keep Yourself Safe From The Bleeding Eye Virus
The Bleeding Eye Virus: As the world continues to grapple with global health threats, understanding how to prevent the spread of Marburg disease becomes paramount for public safety and well-being.
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Oropouche Virus Surfaces in Europe: What You Need to Know
For the first time, the Oropouche virus has been reported in Europe, affecting travelers returning from the Americas. Detected in Spain, Italy, and Germany, this virus is carried by midges, a type of biting fly, and mosquitoes. It causes symptoms similar to Zika virus, such as fever, muscle aches, and rash. In about 4% of cases, it can lead to nerv...
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Zika Virus: All You Need To Know About Symptoms And Treatment
Zika Virus Cases: The first case was found in 1947 in Uganda and since then it has spread to several parts of the world including Africa, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Americas.
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Zika and Dengue Viruses Can Alter a Hosts Smell to Make It 'Tastier', Attract More Mosquitoes, Study Says
A new study has found out why mosquitoes like to buzz around and bite some people more than others. Researchers discovered that infection from some viruses makes you smell tastier and attracts more mosquitoes, which increases the transmission of the disease.
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Kanpur Reports 13 More Cases Of Zika Virus, Tally Reaches 79
With 13 new cases of Zika virus reported in Kanpur on Saturday, the total tally of cases of the mosquito-borne disease in the Uttar Pradesh district stands at 79 as it stepped up surveillance to check its spread, health officials said.
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After Zika Virus, Dengue Fever Reported In Kerala, Action Plan Formulated To Curb Spread: Health Minister
The Health Department along with local self-government has formulated an action plan for control and prevention of dengue fever as a few cases have been reported in Kerala besides Zika virus, said Health Minister Veena George on Thursday.
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Hong Kong Scientists Claim Discovering "Broad-Spectrum" Antiviral Drug
Hong Kong scientists claim they have made a potential breakthrough discovery in the fight against infectious diseases a chemical that could slow the spread of deadly viral illnesses.
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Number Of People Affected By Zika Virus Reaches 80 In Jaipur
The centre will give all the support Rajasthan needs in its fight against the spread of the Zika virus in the state, Health Minister JP Nadda said on Tuesday. The number of people infected with the Zika virus has reached 80 in Jaipur, the health ministry said in a statement.
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72 Zika Cases Detected In Jaipur; States Asked To Intensify Control Steps
As the number of people infected with Zika virus rose to 72 in Rajasthan, the Union Health Ministry Monday asked states to check mosquito breeding and intensify vector control strategies to contain the spread of the disease.
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Zika Virus Under Control, Says Rajasthan Health Minister
Rajasthan Health minister Kalicharan Saraf on Wednesday visited the Zika-affected areas in Jaipur's Shastri Nagar and reviewed initiatives being taken by the health officials in checking the spread of the virus.
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Marburg Disease: How To Keep Yourself Safe From The Bleeding Eye Virus
The Bleeding Eye Virus: As the world continues to grapple with global health threats, understanding how to prevent the spread of Marburg disease becomes paramount for public safety and well-being.
-
Oropouche Virus Surfaces in Europe: What You Need to Know
For the first time, the Oropouche virus has been reported in Europe, affecting travelers returning from the Americas. Detected in Spain, Italy, and Germany, this virus is carried by midges, a type of biting fly, and mosquitoes. It causes symptoms similar to Zika virus, such as fever, muscle aches, and rash. In about 4% of cases, it can lead to nerv...
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Zika Virus: All You Need To Know About Symptoms And Treatment
Zika Virus Cases: The first case was found in 1947 in Uganda and since then it has spread to several parts of the world including Africa, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Americas.
-
Zika and Dengue Viruses Can Alter a Hosts Smell to Make It 'Tastier', Attract More Mosquitoes, Study Says
A new study has found out why mosquitoes like to buzz around and bite some people more than others. Researchers discovered that infection from some viruses makes you smell tastier and attracts more mosquitoes, which increases the transmission of the disease.
-
Kanpur Reports 13 More Cases Of Zika Virus, Tally Reaches 79
With 13 new cases of Zika virus reported in Kanpur on Saturday, the total tally of cases of the mosquito-borne disease in the Uttar Pradesh district stands at 79 as it stepped up surveillance to check its spread, health officials said.
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After Zika Virus, Dengue Fever Reported In Kerala, Action Plan Formulated To Curb Spread: Health Minister
The Health Department along with local self-government has formulated an action plan for control and prevention of dengue fever as a few cases have been reported in Kerala besides Zika virus, said Health Minister Veena George on Thursday.
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Hong Kong Scientists Claim Discovering "Broad-Spectrum" Antiviral Drug
Hong Kong scientists claim they have made a potential breakthrough discovery in the fight against infectious diseases a chemical that could slow the spread of deadly viral illnesses.
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Number Of People Affected By Zika Virus Reaches 80 In Jaipur
The centre will give all the support Rajasthan needs in its fight against the spread of the Zika virus in the state, Health Minister JP Nadda said on Tuesday. The number of people infected with the Zika virus has reached 80 in Jaipur, the health ministry said in a statement.
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72 Zika Cases Detected In Jaipur; States Asked To Intensify Control Steps
As the number of people infected with Zika virus rose to 72 in Rajasthan, the Union Health Ministry Monday asked states to check mosquito breeding and intensify vector control strategies to contain the spread of the disease.
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Zika Virus Under Control, Says Rajasthan Health Minister
Rajasthan Health minister Kalicharan Saraf on Wednesday visited the Zika-affected areas in Jaipur's Shastri Nagar and reviewed initiatives being taken by the health officials in checking the spread of the virus.
