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India's Water-Borne Disease Burden: 17 Million Cases Of Severe Diarrhoea, Typhoid, Hepatitis, Cholera In 5 Years
Diarrhoea has the highest number of cases every year. In 2021 alone, India recorded 6,015,506 cases, the largest annual figure across the entire five-year span.
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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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Playing With Water This Holi? Doctor Warns Of Water-Borne Diseases, Shares Safety Tips
Water balloons, buckets and pichkaris are central to Holi celebrations, but contaminated water can spread diarrhoea, typhoid and hepatitis A.
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Repeated Stomach Issues? Doctors Flag Water, Hygiene Risks Beyond Food
Doctors say recurring diarrhea, typhoid and stomach infections may not always be food-related. Contaminated water and poor hygiene are major triggers of waterborne diseases, causing lakhs of deaths globally each year.
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India's Contaminated Water Crisis Goes Beyond Indore, 7 Cities Affected So Far; See Timeline, Causes And Updates
Contaminated water can lead to major health issues, from diarrhoea and typhoid to several neurological conditions like Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Read on to know more about cities that have reported contaminated water crises and precautions you should
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7 Early Signs And Symptoms Of Typhoid
Typhoid cases are surging in cities due to water contamination. Here are important symptoms that you need to be aware of.
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Alarming Typhoid Outbreak Across India: Cities Affected, Causes And Precautions Explained
A major typhoid outbreak has been reported across India, with cities like Gandhinagar, Greater Noida and Hyderabad affected due to contaminated water supplies and infrastructure failures.
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Study Estimates 49 Lakh Cases Of Typhoid Fever In India In 2023
A study has estimated 49 lakh cases of typhoid fever and 7,850 deaths in India in 2023, with Delhi, Maharashtra and Karnataka together accounting for nearly 30 per cent of the national burden.
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Did UP Teen Die Of Excess Junk Food? Doctors Debunk Claims
An 11th standard student from Uttar Pradesh died at Delhi AIIMS due to multiple illnesses, including severe typhoid complications, TB and cardiac arrest, doctors said.
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What No One Tells You About Typhoid Recovery: Survivor Explains Fatigue, Taste Changes And More
The bacterial infection typhoid fever may clear, but its impact often doesn't. From gut-damage and liver stress to persistent nausea, fatigue and odd smell sensitivities, a patient reveals how the ordeal stretches for months.
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Salmonella: What Causes This & How To Prevent It
Salmonella: The primary cause of Salmonella infection is the consumption of food or water contaminated with the bacteria. Read on as we share preventive tips.
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Ancient Killer That Doctors Can No Longer Stop Is Spreading Worldwide: Study
A 2022 study reveals that the bacterium causing typhoid fever is rapidly developing extensive resistance to antibiotics, with highly resistant strains spreading globally from South Asia to Western countries, posing a significant challenge to public h
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Typhoid Fever's Deadly Mutation: Ancient Killer Becomes Resistant To Last-Resort Antibiotics
Typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella Typhi, is evolving extensive drug resistance, making treatment challenging. Researchers found a rise in XDR Typhi strains resistant to frontline and newer antibiotics, spreading globally at an alarming rate.
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Genetic Evidence of Typhoid and Plague Causing Pathogens Found in DNA of Ancient Civilisations
Scientists had attributed the fall of several ancient civilizations including the Akkadian Empire, the Old Kingdom of Egypt, to factors like climate change and shifting allegiances. However, a new study proposes that this could be due to some extinct pathogens.
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Typhoid Fever: Know Prevention Steps And Symptoms To Watch Out For
Typhoid is caused by Salmonella Typhi. Contaminated water and food are leading causes of typhoid fever. Read here to know the symptoms and prevention steps you need to follow.
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India's Water-Borne Disease Burden: 17 Million Cases Of Severe Diarrhoea, Typhoid, Hepatitis, Cholera In 5 Years
Diarrhoea has the highest number of cases every year. In 2021 alone, India recorded 6,015,506 cases, the largest annual figure across the entire five-year span.
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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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Playing With Water This Holi? Doctor Warns Of Water-Borne Diseases, Shares Safety Tips
Water balloons, buckets and pichkaris are central to Holi celebrations, but contaminated water can spread diarrhoea, typhoid and hepatitis A.
-
Repeated Stomach Issues? Doctors Flag Water, Hygiene Risks Beyond Food
Doctors say recurring diarrhea, typhoid and stomach infections may not always be food-related. Contaminated water and poor hygiene are major triggers of waterborne diseases, causing lakhs of deaths globally each year.
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India's Contaminated Water Crisis Goes Beyond Indore, 7 Cities Affected So Far; See Timeline, Causes And Updates
Contaminated water can lead to major health issues, from diarrhoea and typhoid to several neurological conditions like Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Read on to know more about cities that have reported contaminated water crises and precautions you should
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7 Early Signs And Symptoms Of Typhoid
Typhoid cases are surging in cities due to water contamination. Here are important symptoms that you need to be aware of.
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Alarming Typhoid Outbreak Across India: Cities Affected, Causes And Precautions Explained
A major typhoid outbreak has been reported across India, with cities like Gandhinagar, Greater Noida and Hyderabad affected due to contaminated water supplies and infrastructure failures.
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Study Estimates 49 Lakh Cases Of Typhoid Fever In India In 2023
A study has estimated 49 lakh cases of typhoid fever and 7,850 deaths in India in 2023, with Delhi, Maharashtra and Karnataka together accounting for nearly 30 per cent of the national burden.
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Did UP Teen Die Of Excess Junk Food? Doctors Debunk Claims
An 11th standard student from Uttar Pradesh died at Delhi AIIMS due to multiple illnesses, including severe typhoid complications, TB and cardiac arrest, doctors said.
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What No One Tells You About Typhoid Recovery: Survivor Explains Fatigue, Taste Changes And More
The bacterial infection typhoid fever may clear, but its impact often doesn't. From gut-damage and liver stress to persistent nausea, fatigue and odd smell sensitivities, a patient reveals how the ordeal stretches for months.
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Salmonella: What Causes This & How To Prevent It
Salmonella: The primary cause of Salmonella infection is the consumption of food or water contaminated with the bacteria. Read on as we share preventive tips.
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Ancient Killer That Doctors Can No Longer Stop Is Spreading Worldwide: Study
A 2022 study reveals that the bacterium causing typhoid fever is rapidly developing extensive resistance to antibiotics, with highly resistant strains spreading globally from South Asia to Western countries, posing a significant challenge to public h
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Typhoid Fever's Deadly Mutation: Ancient Killer Becomes Resistant To Last-Resort Antibiotics
Typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella Typhi, is evolving extensive drug resistance, making treatment challenging. Researchers found a rise in XDR Typhi strains resistant to frontline and newer antibiotics, spreading globally at an alarming rate.
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Genetic Evidence of Typhoid and Plague Causing Pathogens Found in DNA of Ancient Civilisations
Scientists had attributed the fall of several ancient civilizations including the Akkadian Empire, the Old Kingdom of Egypt, to factors like climate change and shifting allegiances. However, a new study proposes that this could be due to some extinct pathogens.
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Typhoid Fever: Know Prevention Steps And Symptoms To Watch Out For
Typhoid is caused by Salmonella Typhi. Contaminated water and food are leading causes of typhoid fever. Read here to know the symptoms and prevention steps you need to follow.
