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Dengue Spreads Faster Than Virus-Blocking Mosquitoes In Brazil
Brazilian scientist Luciano Moreira tenderly handles a glass box of swarming mosquitoes infected with a bacterium that blocks...
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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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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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Hantavirus Update: Trump Says His Administration Is "Closely Monitoring" Cases
The WHO has issued notifications to 12 countries whose citizens disembarked at Saint Helena, including the UK, the United States, Canada, Germany, and Singapore, among others.
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Health Authorities Work To Contain Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak
The MV Hondius, a Dutch cruise ship with a deadly outbreak of hantavirus, was on its way to the Canary Islands on May 7, 2026, after evacuating three ill passengers for treatment.
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Covid To Hantavirus, Why Cruise Ships Are A Viral Nightmare
The recent Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak has become a grim reminder that when a virus enters a cruise ship, it can spread frighteningly fast
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Countries Rush To Track Passengers From Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship
Eight people, including a Swiss citizen, are suspected to have contracted hantavirus, according to the World Health Organisation.
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Hantavirus Outbreak: Does Quarantine On A Cruise Ship Minimise Disease Spread?
Hantavirus is a rare virus carried by rodents, spread to humans through exposure to their urine, droppings, or saliva. Confirmed cases aboard an Atlantic cruise ship has raised alarm.
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Hantavirus Outbreak Kills 3 In Atlantic Cruise Ship: Symptoms Of The Deadly Viral Infection Explained
Hantavirus infection has no specific cure, so treatment focuses on supportive care. Patients are usually hospitalised early for close monitoring.
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West Nile Fever Reported In Kerala: Early Signs And Prevention Tips You Should Know
West nile fever is a viral infection primarily spread through the bite of infected mosquitoes. It is caused by the west nile fever, which is commonly found in birds and transmitted to humans via mosquitoes.
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Dengue vs Malaria: Ludhiana Reports Both, Do You Know Which Symptoms To Watch Out For?
Dengue and malaria cases have been recorded in Ludhiana. Here is how each of these vector-borne diseases exhibits symptoms and why you need to know them to seek timely medical treatment.
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Kerala Issues Nipah Virus Alert From April To September 2026 Based On Previous Outbreak Patterns
Kerala has issued a Nipah virus alert from April to September based on past outbreak trends. Authorities warn of seasonal risks linked to fruit bats and urge heightened surveillance, early detection, and strict infection control measures.
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India Close To Dengue Vaccine: All About The Phase 3 Trials And More
DengiAll, which is Panacea Biotec's tetravalent live-attenuated vaccine, uses weakened strains of all four DENV serotypes. As a single-dose shot, it simplifies administration compared to other multi-dose vaccines.
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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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Haryana Issues Tougher Dengue Regulations: The Risk Is Year-Round, Warns Doctor
As Haryana tightens epidemic regulations to curb vector-borne diseases, doctors warn dengue is no longer just a monsoon illness. Rising temperatures and repeat infections are making outbreaks more unpredictable and potentially more severe.
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Dengue Spreads Faster Than Virus-Blocking Mosquitoes In Brazil
Brazilian scientist Luciano Moreira tenderly handles a glass box of swarming mosquitoes infected with a bacterium that blocks...
-
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.
-
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.
-
Hantavirus Update: Trump Says His Administration Is "Closely Monitoring" Cases
The WHO has issued notifications to 12 countries whose citizens disembarked at Saint Helena, including the UK, the United States, Canada, Germany, and Singapore, among others.
-
Health Authorities Work To Contain Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak
The MV Hondius, a Dutch cruise ship with a deadly outbreak of hantavirus, was on its way to the Canary Islands on May 7, 2026, after evacuating three ill passengers for treatment.
-
Covid To Hantavirus, Why Cruise Ships Are A Viral Nightmare
The recent Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak has become a grim reminder that when a virus enters a cruise ship, it can spread frighteningly fast
-
Countries Rush To Track Passengers From Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship
Eight people, including a Swiss citizen, are suspected to have contracted hantavirus, according to the World Health Organisation.
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Hantavirus Outbreak: Does Quarantine On A Cruise Ship Minimise Disease Spread?
Hantavirus is a rare virus carried by rodents, spread to humans through exposure to their urine, droppings, or saliva. Confirmed cases aboard an Atlantic cruise ship has raised alarm.
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Hantavirus Outbreak Kills 3 In Atlantic Cruise Ship: Symptoms Of The Deadly Viral Infection Explained
Hantavirus infection has no specific cure, so treatment focuses on supportive care. Patients are usually hospitalised early for close monitoring.
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West Nile Fever Reported In Kerala: Early Signs And Prevention Tips You Should Know
West nile fever is a viral infection primarily spread through the bite of infected mosquitoes. It is caused by the west nile fever, which is commonly found in birds and transmitted to humans via mosquitoes.
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Dengue vs Malaria: Ludhiana Reports Both, Do You Know Which Symptoms To Watch Out For?
Dengue and malaria cases have been recorded in Ludhiana. Here is how each of these vector-borne diseases exhibits symptoms and why you need to know them to seek timely medical treatment.
-
Kerala Issues Nipah Virus Alert From April To September 2026 Based On Previous Outbreak Patterns
Kerala has issued a Nipah virus alert from April to September based on past outbreak trends. Authorities warn of seasonal risks linked to fruit bats and urge heightened surveillance, early detection, and strict infection control measures.
-
India Close To Dengue Vaccine: All About The Phase 3 Trials And More
DengiAll, which is Panacea Biotec's tetravalent live-attenuated vaccine, uses weakened strains of all four DENV serotypes. As a single-dose shot, it simplifies administration compared to other multi-dose vaccines.
-
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.
-
Haryana Issues Tougher Dengue Regulations: The Risk Is Year-Round, Warns Doctor
As Haryana tightens epidemic regulations to curb vector-borne diseases, doctors warn dengue is no longer just a monsoon illness. Rising temperatures and repeat infections are making outbreaks more unpredictable and potentially more severe.
