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Ebola Outbreak: Why RT-PCR Is The Gold Standard For Testing Infections
According to WHO, it can be difficult to clinically distinguish Ebola disease from other infectious diseases such as malaria, typhoid fever, shigellosis, meningitis and other viral haemorrhagic fevers.
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Hantavirus Case Confirmed Among Quarantined Spaniards
Madrid, May 26 (IANS) The Spanish Ministry of Health confirmed a new positive case of hantavirus among the 14 Spaniards who were among the passengers of the cruise ship MV Hondius affected by an outbreak of the disease while crossing the Atlantic Oce
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Ebola Virus Outbreak: Uganda Reports New Cases, Total Reaches 7
Ugandan health authorities reported two new Ebola cases, bringing the number of infections to seven.
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Ebola Outbreak: Over 900 Suspected Cases In Congo, Says WHO Chief
Geneva, May 25 (IANS) World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) scales up surveillance in its Ebola response, more than 900 suspected cases have been identified
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Hantavirus To Ebola: Why Are Infectious Disease Outbreaks Rising Rapidly In 2026?
Experts say rising outbreaks of hantavirus, Ebola, and other zoonotic diseases in 2026 are being fuelled by climate change, deforestation, rapid urbanisation, wildlife disruption, and global travel, increasing the risk of animal-to-human viral spillo
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Early Symptoms vs Warning Signs: When Does Dengue Become Life-Threatening? Doctor Answers
High fever, body pain, headache, weakness, pain behind the eyes, nausea, and skin rashes are some of the commonly reported in the first few days. Since these symptoms are similar to seasonal infections, people underestimate the seriousness of the dis
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Hantavirus Outbreak: Cruise Ship Passenger Adjusts To Quarantine In US
When Jake Rosmarin boarded the MV Hondius, he gleefully posted on social media that the ship would be his home for 35 days as he traveled across the South Atlantic.
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HIV Study: Boosting Immune Cells May Help Fight Infection
Scientists are tweaking a powerful cancer therapy in hopes it could fight HIV instead, by supercharging patients' own immune cells.
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Hantavirus Exposure: Dutch Hospital Quarantines 12 Healthcare Workers As Precaution
The Hague, May 12 (IANS) Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc) in the Netherlands has placed 12 employees in quarantine for six weeks as a precaution after incorrect procedures were followed while caring for a patient infected with hantaviru
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Hantavirus Detected In 1 Spanish Evacuee From MV Hondius In Tenerife
Madrid, May 12 (IANS) One of the 14 Spanish evacuees from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius on Sunday has tested preliminarily positive for the virus, Spanish Health Minister Monica Garcia has said.
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Hantavirus In Immunocompromised Patients: Are Risks Higher?
The immune system plays a critical role in controlling viral infections. In immunocompromised individuals, the body's defence mechanisms become weaker and slower, allowing the virus to spread more aggressively.
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Hantavirus Outbreak 2026: List Of Confirmed Cases By Nationality
Here is a roundup of which countries have confirmed or probable cases of nationals infected by hantavirus after the outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius...
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Hantavirus vs Norovirus: Which Viral Infection Is Deadlier?
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines. It spreads primarily through contaminated food or water, surfaces, and close contact with infected individuals.
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Hantavirus, Covid, Norovirus, Legionnaires': Why Are Cruise Ships So Prone To Disease Outbreaks?
Cruises are sold as floating holidays, but they are also useful for understanding public health. Cruise ships are carefully designed places where many people live, eat, relax and move through the same shared spaces for days at a time.
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Hantavirus Case Confirmed As Evacuated American Passenger Tests Positive, Another French Passenger Falls Ill
Passengers evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship began flying home aboard military and government planes Sunday after the vessel anchored in the Canary Islands.
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Ebola Outbreak: Why RT-PCR Is The Gold Standard For Testing Infections
According to WHO, it can be difficult to clinically distinguish Ebola disease from other infectious diseases such as malaria, typhoid fever, shigellosis, meningitis and other viral haemorrhagic fevers.
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Hantavirus Case Confirmed Among Quarantined Spaniards
Madrid, May 26 (IANS) The Spanish Ministry of Health confirmed a new positive case of hantavirus among the 14 Spaniards who were among the passengers of the cruise ship MV Hondius affected by an outbreak of the disease while crossing the Atlantic Oce
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Ebola Virus Outbreak: Uganda Reports New Cases, Total Reaches 7
Ugandan health authorities reported two new Ebola cases, bringing the number of infections to seven.
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Ebola Outbreak: Over 900 Suspected Cases In Congo, Says WHO Chief
Geneva, May 25 (IANS) World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) scales up surveillance in its Ebola response, more than 900 suspected cases have been identified
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Hantavirus To Ebola: Why Are Infectious Disease Outbreaks Rising Rapidly In 2026?
Experts say rising outbreaks of hantavirus, Ebola, and other zoonotic diseases in 2026 are being fuelled by climate change, deforestation, rapid urbanisation, wildlife disruption, and global travel, increasing the risk of animal-to-human viral spillo
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Early Symptoms vs Warning Signs: When Does Dengue Become Life-Threatening? Doctor Answers
High fever, body pain, headache, weakness, pain behind the eyes, nausea, and skin rashes are some of the commonly reported in the first few days. Since these symptoms are similar to seasonal infections, people underestimate the seriousness of the dis
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Hantavirus Outbreak: Cruise Ship Passenger Adjusts To Quarantine In US
When Jake Rosmarin boarded the MV Hondius, he gleefully posted on social media that the ship would be his home for 35 days as he traveled across the South Atlantic.
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HIV Study: Boosting Immune Cells May Help Fight Infection
Scientists are tweaking a powerful cancer therapy in hopes it could fight HIV instead, by supercharging patients' own immune cells.
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Hantavirus Exposure: Dutch Hospital Quarantines 12 Healthcare Workers As Precaution
The Hague, May 12 (IANS) Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc) in the Netherlands has placed 12 employees in quarantine for six weeks as a precaution after incorrect procedures were followed while caring for a patient infected with hantaviru
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Hantavirus Detected In 1 Spanish Evacuee From MV Hondius In Tenerife
Madrid, May 12 (IANS) One of the 14 Spanish evacuees from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius on Sunday has tested preliminarily positive for the virus, Spanish Health Minister Monica Garcia has said.
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Hantavirus In Immunocompromised Patients: Are Risks Higher?
The immune system plays a critical role in controlling viral infections. In immunocompromised individuals, the body's defence mechanisms become weaker and slower, allowing the virus to spread more aggressively.
-
Hantavirus Outbreak 2026: List Of Confirmed Cases By Nationality
Here is a roundup of which countries have confirmed or probable cases of nationals infected by hantavirus after the outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius...
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Hantavirus vs Norovirus: Which Viral Infection Is Deadlier?
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines. It spreads primarily through contaminated food or water, surfaces, and close contact with infected individuals.
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Hantavirus, Covid, Norovirus, Legionnaires': Why Are Cruise Ships So Prone To Disease Outbreaks?
Cruises are sold as floating holidays, but they are also useful for understanding public health. Cruise ships are carefully designed places where many people live, eat, relax and move through the same shared spaces for days at a time.
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Hantavirus Case Confirmed As Evacuated American Passenger Tests Positive, Another French Passenger Falls Ill
Passengers evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship began flying home aboard military and government planes Sunday after the vessel anchored in the Canary Islands.
