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What Is Lyme Disease? Understanding Transmission, Diagnosis, And Symptoms After Bella Hadid's Revelation
Lyme disease impacts over 3,000 people in India who spend time outdoors. Bella Hadid opened up about her struggle with chronic Lyme disease, whose specific transmission route needs to be known.
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Just Ten Viral Particles Are All It Takes To Give A Cow Bird Flu
A new study from Ohio State University has found that just ten particles of H5N1 bird flu are enough to infect a cow, revealing that the virus targets the mammary gland rather than the airways, though how it spreads from cow to cow remains poorly understood.
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New Dengue Strain: Sri Lanka Launches Special Prevention Week
Colombo, June 15 (IANS) A new strain of the dengue virus now circulating in Sri Lanka is increasing the risk of transmission, Deputy Minister of Health Hansaka Wijemuni said, as authorities began a countrywide prevention program to control mosquito breeding and reduce infections on Monday.
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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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Women Are The First Caregivers In This Ebola Outbreak And The Most At Risk
Women in eastern Congo are primary caregivers for Ebola patients, increasing their risk of infection amid a fast-spreading outbreak.
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As Ebola Scourges Congo, Experts Warn Of Link To Eating Wild Animals
The Congo Basin is rich in all kinds of wildlife, from great apes to serpents — both of which are hunted for their meat. One consequence for locals is exposure to zoonotic diseases such as Ebola.
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Ugandans Rue Link To Bundibugyo, The Ebola Virus Type Named After A District Of Cocoa Farmers
Before it became the somewhat easy-to-mispronounce name of a rare type of Ebola virus, Bundibugyo is a mountainous district in western Uganda that even some locals would struggle to pinpoint on a map. It's home to roughly 200,000 people. Many are cocoa farmers who search for whatever cultivable land they can find in the impossibly steep landscap...
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How Aerosolised Rodent Droppings Spread Hantavirus Infection Indoors
People often assume infection occurs only through direct contact with rats or mice. However, in many cases, infection happens when contaminated particles become airborne and are inhaled unknowingly.
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From Rodents To Humans: How Hantavirus Usually Travels In Closed Spaces
Hantavirus is a group of viruses that can travel in enclosed spaces. Here is what you need to know about hantavirus and how it can infect humans.
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How A Michael Douglas Interview On Oral Sex Causing His Cancer Put Spotlight On The Link
"There was a walnut-sized tumour at the base of my tongue that no other doctor had seen," shared Michael Douglas
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A Single Protein Could Bring Us Closer To Ending Malaria. Here's How
Scientists have identified a unique protein, ARK1, which is essential for the malaria parasite's survival and transmission, offering a promising new target for antimalaria drugs.
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Denmark's Historic Public Health Triumph: First EU Nation To Eliminate Mother-To-Child HIV, Syphilis
Denmark has become the first European Union nation certified by the World Health Organization for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis, marking a major public health milestone achieved through universal healthcare.
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Konami Announces Silent Hill Transmission Broadcast for This Week, Will Share Update on Silent Hill: Townfall
Konami is finally ready to share an update on Silent Hill: Townfall, the upcoming survival-horror game from Screen Burn. The publisher has announced the next Silent Hill Transmission broadcast. The presentation will be livestreamed on February 12 and will feature the latest update on Silent Hill: Townfall.
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Saw A Lot Of Potential: VinFast Asia CEO On Setting Up EV Factory In Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu's policies have received a big thumbs up from two investors in the state, including an EV manufacturer, which said it could scout land and set up a factory in a matter of months.
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Maldives Becomes 1st To Eliminate Mother-To-Child Transmission Of Hepatitis
In a landmark public health achievement, the World Health Organisation has validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B, while maintaining its earlier validation for HIV and syphilis.
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What Is Lyme Disease? Understanding Transmission, Diagnosis, And Symptoms After Bella Hadid's Revelation
Lyme disease impacts over 3,000 people in India who spend time outdoors. Bella Hadid opened up about her struggle with chronic Lyme disease, whose specific transmission route needs to be known.
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Just Ten Viral Particles Are All It Takes To Give A Cow Bird Flu
A new study from Ohio State University has found that just ten particles of H5N1 bird flu are enough to infect a cow, revealing that the virus targets the mammary gland rather than the airways, though how it spreads from cow to cow remains poorly understood.
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New Dengue Strain: Sri Lanka Launches Special Prevention Week
Colombo, June 15 (IANS) A new strain of the dengue virus now circulating in Sri Lanka is increasing the risk of transmission, Deputy Minister of Health Hansaka Wijemuni said, as authorities began a countrywide prevention program to control mosquito breeding and reduce infections on Monday.
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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.
-
Women Are The First Caregivers In This Ebola Outbreak And The Most At Risk
Women in eastern Congo are primary caregivers for Ebola patients, increasing their risk of infection amid a fast-spreading outbreak.
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As Ebola Scourges Congo, Experts Warn Of Link To Eating Wild Animals
The Congo Basin is rich in all kinds of wildlife, from great apes to serpents — both of which are hunted for their meat. One consequence for locals is exposure to zoonotic diseases such as Ebola.
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Ugandans Rue Link To Bundibugyo, The Ebola Virus Type Named After A District Of Cocoa Farmers
Before it became the somewhat easy-to-mispronounce name of a rare type of Ebola virus, Bundibugyo is a mountainous district in western Uganda that even some locals would struggle to pinpoint on a map. It's home to roughly 200,000 people. Many are cocoa farmers who search for whatever cultivable land they can find in the impossibly steep landscap...
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How Aerosolised Rodent Droppings Spread Hantavirus Infection Indoors
People often assume infection occurs only through direct contact with rats or mice. However, in many cases, infection happens when contaminated particles become airborne and are inhaled unknowingly.
-
From Rodents To Humans: How Hantavirus Usually Travels In Closed Spaces
Hantavirus is a group of viruses that can travel in enclosed spaces. Here is what you need to know about hantavirus and how it can infect humans.
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How A Michael Douglas Interview On Oral Sex Causing His Cancer Put Spotlight On The Link
"There was a walnut-sized tumour at the base of my tongue that no other doctor had seen," shared Michael Douglas
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A Single Protein Could Bring Us Closer To Ending Malaria. Here's How
Scientists have identified a unique protein, ARK1, which is essential for the malaria parasite's survival and transmission, offering a promising new target for antimalaria drugs.
-
Denmark's Historic Public Health Triumph: First EU Nation To Eliminate Mother-To-Child HIV, Syphilis
Denmark has become the first European Union nation certified by the World Health Organization for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis, marking a major public health milestone achieved through universal healthcare.
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Konami Announces Silent Hill Transmission Broadcast for This Week, Will Share Update on Silent Hill: Townfall
Konami is finally ready to share an update on Silent Hill: Townfall, the upcoming survival-horror game from Screen Burn. The publisher has announced the next Silent Hill Transmission broadcast. The presentation will be livestreamed on February 12 and will feature the latest update on Silent Hill: Townfall.
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Saw A Lot Of Potential: VinFast Asia CEO On Setting Up EV Factory In Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu's policies have received a big thumbs up from two investors in the state, including an EV manufacturer, which said it could scout land and set up a factory in a matter of months.
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Maldives Becomes 1st To Eliminate Mother-To-Child Transmission Of Hepatitis
In a landmark public health achievement, the World Health Organisation has validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B, while maintaining its earlier validation for HIV and syphilis.
