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No Vaccine, High Fatality: Doctor Explains Why Nipah Virus Demands Early Detection
Deadly and silent at first, the Nipah virus spreads rapidly with high mortality. Here's what experts want you to know.
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What Is Nipah Virus? Is It Similar To Covid-19? Explained
Nipah virus infection is a zoonotic illness that is transmitted to people from animals, and can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly from person-to-person.
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Nipah Virus Suspected In West Bengal: Know Symptoms, Causes And Preventive Measures
Nipah virus (NiV) is a virus that spreads between animals and people. It is a zoonotic illness that is transmitted to people from animals, and can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly from person-to-person.
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Indian Scientists Predict How H5N1 Virus Could Spread To Humans
Even as the bird flu virus H5N1 is evolving rapidly, with the potential to become a significant threat to human health, a team of Indian researchers using an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based model has decoded how the deadly virus can actually spill
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Systemic Lapses In Blood Bank Regulations Lead To HIV Infections Among Thalassaemic Children In India
The recent spread of the AIDS causing virus to thalassaemic children due to blood transfusion lapses needs reforms and regulations.
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Highly Contagious Virus Hits Luxury Cruise Ship, Infects Over 100 Passengers And Crew
Norovirus is highly contagious and spreads easily through contaminated food, water, and surfaces.
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All About New Mpox Strain Identified In UK As Experts Ask Those Eligible To Get Vaccinated
The UKHSA said it is assessing the significance of the strain and working with international partners to monitor its spread.
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Staying Indoors In Winter Makes You Susceptible To Cold: Try These Ventilation Tips
Research from global health bodies shows that respiratory viruses spread more easily in closed, poorly ventilated indoor spaces.
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Mpox Spreading To More Countries, 17 Deaths In Africa In Last 6 Weeks, Says WHO
Mpox has been spreading to more countries, and the deadly virus has claimed 17 lives in Africa in the last six weeks, said the World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday.
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H3N2 Flu Wave Hits Delhi: Important Prevention Tips To Stay Safe
H3N2 is a subtype of the Influenza A virus, which is one of the viruses responsible for seasonal flu outbreaks. The "H" stands for hemagglutinin type 3 and the "N" for neuraminidase type 2.
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World Mosquito Day 2025: Diseases Beyond Malaria Indians Must Watch Out For
Mosquitoes spread far more than malaria. In India, dengue, chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis, lymphatic filariasis, Zika and West Nile virus also cause illness and economic loss.
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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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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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Assam Reports 26 Japanese Encephalitis Deaths, Makes Up 50% Of India's Cases
In a concerning development, Assam has reported 12 additional deaths from Japanese Encephalitis in the past week, bringing the state's total fatalities from the disease this year to 26, government sources told NDTV.
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Kerala On Alert After Nipah Virus Cases: Know Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
Kerala Nipah Virus: The health department in Kerala has stepped up vigilance against an outbreak of the Nipah virus after two positive cases of the deadly zoonotic disease were detected in two districts.
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No Vaccine, High Fatality: Doctor Explains Why Nipah Virus Demands Early Detection
Deadly and silent at first, the Nipah virus spreads rapidly with high mortality. Here's what experts want you to know.
-
What Is Nipah Virus? Is It Similar To Covid-19? Explained
Nipah virus infection is a zoonotic illness that is transmitted to people from animals, and can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly from person-to-person.
-
Nipah Virus Suspected In West Bengal: Know Symptoms, Causes And Preventive Measures
Nipah virus (NiV) is a virus that spreads between animals and people. It is a zoonotic illness that is transmitted to people from animals, and can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly from person-to-person.
-
Indian Scientists Predict How H5N1 Virus Could Spread To Humans
Even as the bird flu virus H5N1 is evolving rapidly, with the potential to become a significant threat to human health, a team of Indian researchers using an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based model has decoded how the deadly virus can actually spill
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Systemic Lapses In Blood Bank Regulations Lead To HIV Infections Among Thalassaemic Children In India
The recent spread of the AIDS causing virus to thalassaemic children due to blood transfusion lapses needs reforms and regulations.
-
Highly Contagious Virus Hits Luxury Cruise Ship, Infects Over 100 Passengers And Crew
Norovirus is highly contagious and spreads easily through contaminated food, water, and surfaces.
-
All About New Mpox Strain Identified In UK As Experts Ask Those Eligible To Get Vaccinated
The UKHSA said it is assessing the significance of the strain and working with international partners to monitor its spread.
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Staying Indoors In Winter Makes You Susceptible To Cold: Try These Ventilation Tips
Research from global health bodies shows that respiratory viruses spread more easily in closed, poorly ventilated indoor spaces.
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Mpox Spreading To More Countries, 17 Deaths In Africa In Last 6 Weeks, Says WHO
Mpox has been spreading to more countries, and the deadly virus has claimed 17 lives in Africa in the last six weeks, said the World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday.
-
H3N2 Flu Wave Hits Delhi: Important Prevention Tips To Stay Safe
H3N2 is a subtype of the Influenza A virus, which is one of the viruses responsible for seasonal flu outbreaks. The "H" stands for hemagglutinin type 3 and the "N" for neuraminidase type 2.
-
World Mosquito Day 2025: Diseases Beyond Malaria Indians Must Watch Out For
Mosquitoes spread far more than malaria. In India, dengue, chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis, lymphatic filariasis, Zika and West Nile virus also cause illness and economic loss.
-
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.
-
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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Assam Reports 26 Japanese Encephalitis Deaths, Makes Up 50% Of India's Cases
In a concerning development, Assam has reported 12 additional deaths from Japanese Encephalitis in the past week, bringing the state's total fatalities from the disease this year to 26, government sources told NDTV.
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Kerala On Alert After Nipah Virus Cases: Know Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
Kerala Nipah Virus: The health department in Kerala has stepped up vigilance against an outbreak of the Nipah virus after two positive cases of the deadly zoonotic disease were detected in two districts.
