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Century-Old Virus Therapy May Help Tackle Growing Antibiotic Resistance Crisis
As antibiotic resistance rises, researchers are revisiting phage therapy - a 100-year-old treatment using viruses to fight bacteria - showing promising results in overcoming drug-resistant infections.
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Children Most Affected In HMPV Virus Outbreak This Year: Lancet Study
A study that looked into trends of the respiratory infection HMPV that broke out in India early this year has found that children were the most affected, with the highest diagnoses among those aged 1-2.
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Delhi Zoo Shut From Tomorrow After Painted Storks Detected With Bird Flu
The Delhi Zoo will be shut for visitors from Saturday after two painted storks were found infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus, officials have said.
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Record Surge In Mosquito-Borne Diseases In Europe, Says Health Agency
Europe has registered a record number of outbreaks of mosquito-borne illnesses such as chikungunya and West Nile virus this year, the EU health agency said Wednesday, saying climate change was contributing to a "new normal".
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Rubella Eliminated As A Public Health Issue In Nepal: Where India Stands
The WHO has announced that Nepal has officially eliminated rubella as a public health problem. India may not be far behind.
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US Squirrels Hit By Viral Disease Causing Grisly Warts. Do They Pose Threat To Humans?
Photos of these afflicted squirrels have been surfacing since mid-2023, but sightings have increased again this summer.
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WHO Advises Against The Use Of Antibiotics For COVID-19 Patients
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised against the use of antibiotics even in patients with severe COVID when a concurrent bacterial infection is not suspected.
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All You Need To Know About West Nile Virus That's Spreading Across Europe
There is no specific treatment for WNV, but symptoms can be managed with supportive care.
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Covid And Other Infections Leave Lasting Impact: Chronic Fatigue, Brain Fog
Millions of people who recover from infections like COVID-19, influenza and glandular fever are affected by long-lasting symptoms.
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Kerala Reports Second Suspected Nipah Virus Death, 543 Under Surveillance
A 57-year-old man from Palakkad district in Kerala, who died on July 12, is suspected to have been infected with the Nipah virus, prompting the government to ramp up contact tracing and field-level surveillance in the area.
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Kerala On Alert After 2 Suspected Nipah Virus Cases Spark Concern In 3 districts
Health authorities in Kerala on Friday issued an alert across three northern districts after two people showed possible signs of Nipah virus infection, reviving fears of an outbreak that the state has battled in the past.
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World Food Safety Day 2025: Tips To Prevent And Manage Foodborne Diseases
Mishandling of food can lead to infection and worsen your health. This World Food Safety Day 2025, remember these important food safety practices to stay healthy.
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Covid Infections Growing Milder, Not A Cause Of Concern: Experts
Covid is growing milder with time but an occasional surge in cases is expected because the virus that causes it is now endemic and constantly evolving, say scientists while assuring that there is no cause for concern.
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Onset Of Rains Significantly Increases Risk Of Infections: Here's What To Do
The monsoon season brings with it a rise in humidity and stagnant water, which create ideal breeding grounds for bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Read on as we discuss how to stay safe.
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Nipah Virus Case Confirmed In Kerala's Malappuram District, Woman Infected
A case of Nipah virus has been confirmed in the Malappuram district of Kerala, health officials said on Wednesday.
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Century-Old Virus Therapy May Help Tackle Growing Antibiotic Resistance Crisis
As antibiotic resistance rises, researchers are revisiting phage therapy - a 100-year-old treatment using viruses to fight bacteria - showing promising results in overcoming drug-resistant infections.
-
Children Most Affected In HMPV Virus Outbreak This Year: Lancet Study
A study that looked into trends of the respiratory infection HMPV that broke out in India early this year has found that children were the most affected, with the highest diagnoses among those aged 1-2.
-
Delhi Zoo Shut From Tomorrow After Painted Storks Detected With Bird Flu
The Delhi Zoo will be shut for visitors from Saturday after two painted storks were found infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus, officials have said.
-
Record Surge In Mosquito-Borne Diseases In Europe, Says Health Agency
Europe has registered a record number of outbreaks of mosquito-borne illnesses such as chikungunya and West Nile virus this year, the EU health agency said Wednesday, saying climate change was contributing to a "new normal".
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Rubella Eliminated As A Public Health Issue In Nepal: Where India Stands
The WHO has announced that Nepal has officially eliminated rubella as a public health problem. India may not be far behind.
-
US Squirrels Hit By Viral Disease Causing Grisly Warts. Do They Pose Threat To Humans?
Photos of these afflicted squirrels have been surfacing since mid-2023, but sightings have increased again this summer.
-
WHO Advises Against The Use Of Antibiotics For COVID-19 Patients
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised against the use of antibiotics even in patients with severe COVID when a concurrent bacterial infection is not suspected.
-
All You Need To Know About West Nile Virus That's Spreading Across Europe
There is no specific treatment for WNV, but symptoms can be managed with supportive care.
-
Covid And Other Infections Leave Lasting Impact: Chronic Fatigue, Brain Fog
Millions of people who recover from infections like COVID-19, influenza and glandular fever are affected by long-lasting symptoms.
-
Kerala Reports Second Suspected Nipah Virus Death, 543 Under Surveillance
A 57-year-old man from Palakkad district in Kerala, who died on July 12, is suspected to have been infected with the Nipah virus, prompting the government to ramp up contact tracing and field-level surveillance in the area.
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Kerala On Alert After 2 Suspected Nipah Virus Cases Spark Concern In 3 districts
Health authorities in Kerala on Friday issued an alert across three northern districts after two people showed possible signs of Nipah virus infection, reviving fears of an outbreak that the state has battled in the past.
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World Food Safety Day 2025: Tips To Prevent And Manage Foodborne Diseases
Mishandling of food can lead to infection and worsen your health. This World Food Safety Day 2025, remember these important food safety practices to stay healthy.
-
Covid Infections Growing Milder, Not A Cause Of Concern: Experts
Covid is growing milder with time but an occasional surge in cases is expected because the virus that causes it is now endemic and constantly evolving, say scientists while assuring that there is no cause for concern.
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Onset Of Rains Significantly Increases Risk Of Infections: Here's What To Do
The monsoon season brings with it a rise in humidity and stagnant water, which create ideal breeding grounds for bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Read on as we discuss how to stay safe.
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Nipah Virus Case Confirmed In Kerala's Malappuram District, Woman Infected
A case of Nipah virus has been confirmed in the Malappuram district of Kerala, health officials said on Wednesday.
