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Surge In Rotavirus Cases Across The US; Symptoms, Causes And Complications Of The Virus
Rotavirus is a viral infection that causes severe diarrhoea and vomiting, especially in young children. Experts say that the declining vaccination rates could further lead to the surge in cases.
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The 'Silent' Virus In 95% Of The Population: Researchers Uncover Groundbreaking Way To Shut It Down
Scientists have discovered a way to suppress the activation of a silent virus present in 95% of the population. This breakthrough sheds light on how the virus affects humans and its implications for viral medicine.
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Mpox Can Infect And Replicate In The Brain, NIH Researchers Say In Fatal HIV Case
A US autopsy found drugresistant mpox replicating in the brain of a man with advanced HIV, raising concerns as global health funding faces cuts.
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Covid Virus May Spread More Widely By Turning Lung Cells Into Targets, Study Says
A new study shows how the Covid virus may spread more widely by turning resistant lung cells into infection targets, offering clues to severe disease.
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How Often Should You Get Tested For STIs? A Doctor Explains
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that more than 1 million curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are acquired every day worldwide in people 15-49 years old, the majority of which are asymptomatic.
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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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Cicada COVID Variant BA. 3.2: Why Children Are 5 Times More Likely To Get Infected And Tips To Safeguard Them
The new cicada COVID variant BA.3.2 can infect children 5 times more than the Omicron variant. This is why you need to get your children a booster dose and follow the established protocol to safeguard them.
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Newcastle Disease Spreads Across Europe: Here's What You Should Know About The Viral Infection
Newcastle disease is highly contagious and can cause respiratory trouble, drop in egg production, and even 100 percent mortality in severe outbreaks.
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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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Oral Sex, HPV And Throat Cancer: Is Smoking No Longer The Top Risk?
Human papillomavirus (HPV), often transmitted through oral sex, is now emerging as a major cause of throat cancer worldwide. Experts explain why HPV-related cancers are rising, how the virus spreads, who is most at risk and how to prevent it.
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Surge In Rotavirus Cases Across The US; Symptoms, Causes And Complications Of The Virus
Rotavirus is a viral infection that causes severe diarrhoea and vomiting, especially in young children. Experts say that the declining vaccination rates could further lead to the surge in cases.
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The 'Silent' Virus In 95% Of The Population: Researchers Uncover Groundbreaking Way To Shut It Down
Scientists have discovered a way to suppress the activation of a silent virus present in 95% of the population. This breakthrough sheds light on how the virus affects humans and its implications for viral medicine.
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Mpox Can Infect And Replicate In The Brain, NIH Researchers Say In Fatal HIV Case
A US autopsy found drugresistant mpox replicating in the brain of a man with advanced HIV, raising concerns as global health funding faces cuts.
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Covid Virus May Spread More Widely By Turning Lung Cells Into Targets, Study Says
A new study shows how the Covid virus may spread more widely by turning resistant lung cells into infection targets, offering clues to severe disease.
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How Often Should You Get Tested For STIs? A Doctor Explains
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that more than 1 million curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are acquired every day worldwide in people 15-49 years old, the majority of which are asymptomatic.
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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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Cicada COVID Variant BA. 3.2: Why Children Are 5 Times More Likely To Get Infected And Tips To Safeguard Them
The new cicada COVID variant BA.3.2 can infect children 5 times more than the Omicron variant. This is why you need to get your children a booster dose and follow the established protocol to safeguard them.
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Newcastle Disease Spreads Across Europe: Here's What You Should Know About The Viral Infection
Newcastle disease is highly contagious and can cause respiratory trouble, drop in egg production, and even 100 percent mortality in severe outbreaks.
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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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Oral Sex, HPV And Throat Cancer: Is Smoking No Longer The Top Risk?
Human papillomavirus (HPV), often transmitted through oral sex, is now emerging as a major cause of throat cancer worldwide. Experts explain why HPV-related cancers are rising, how the virus spreads, who is most at risk and how to prevent it.
