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Chandipura Virus Outbreak In Gujarat: Symptoms, Treatment And Preventive Measures
Chandipura virus (CHPV) is a virus that belongs to the Rhabdoviridae family.The virus is known to cause Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES), a serious condition that leads to inflammation of the brain.
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Centre To Launch A National Action Plan To Tackle Zoonotic Diseases
According to the ministry, the proposed national action plan will include all aspects like disease surveillance system, strengthening laboratories, disaster preparedness, quick response to disease outbreaks and public awareness
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WHO Confirms Marburg Virus Case In Ugandan Toddler Amid Enhanced Ebola Surveillance
Though caused by different viruses, Ebola and Marburg are clinically similar. Both produce haemorrhagic fevers and can cause outbreaks with high fatality rates
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France Reports First Case Of Ebola In Current Outbreak Outside Africa
France on Wednesday announced its first confirmed case of Ebola identified on its territory, a doctor back from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is fighting a major outbreak.
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Usutu Virus Detected In Scotland Blackbirds; Experts Study Spread
It was something infectious disease expert Heather Ferguson never expected to see in her lifetime: a mosquito-borne virus originally from...
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Congo Reports Record One-Day increase In Ebola Cases, A Month After Outbreak's Declaration
Congolese health authorities reported 72 new Ebola cases in 24 hours, totaling 782 cases with 181 deaths amid weak contact tracing and insecurity.
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Kerala Faces Twin Health Challenge Amid New Nipah Scare And Shigella Outbreak
New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, June 12 (IANS) Kerala is facing a twin health challenge with a fresh Nipah virus scare and a continuing Shigella outbreak in Wayanad with fresh cases being reported in other districts, prompting authorities to step up surveillance and preventive measures across the state.
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Kerala Nipah Patient Critical, 77 Contacts Under Observation; 2 In Highest-Risk Category
Kerala Health Minister K Muraleedharan said there is no need for panic despite the patient's extensive contacts. The patient had visited multiple departments of a private hospital where he initially sought treatment.
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Kerala Man Tests Positive For Nipah Virus: How Does It Spread In Humans?
Nipah virus is a severe zoonotic virus which can be transmitted from animals to humans. It was first identified in 1999 during an outbreak in Malaysia.
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Kerala Man Tests Positive For Nipah In Preliminary Screening
Kerala Health Minister K Muralidharan has said the man had extensive contacts but stressed that there was no reason for panic at this stage.The final confirmation from the National Institute of Virology is expected on Thursday.
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West Nile Virus vs Shigella Infection: Key Differences Between The Diseases Raising Concerns In Kerala
Unlike West Nile virus, Shigella is a bacterial infection that spreads through contaminated food, water, poor sanitation, or direct contact with infected individuals.
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Ebola Virus Alert: Andhra Pradesh Intensifies Screening Measures
In view of the global concerns over the spread of the Ebola virus, the Andhra Pradesh government has stepped up precautionary measures across the state.
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Ebola Outbreak In Central Africa Could Reach 20,000 Cases Without Strong Public Health Measures
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that there have been about 400 confirmed cases, including 63 deaths. Experts say there likely others that haven't been diagnosed or reported.
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Women Are The First Caregivers In This Ebola Outbreak And The Most At Risk
Women in eastern Congo are primary caregivers for Ebola patients, increasing their risk of infection amid a fast-spreading outbreak.
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Indian Air Force's C-17 Globemaster III Delivers Critical Medical Aid For Ebola Treatment To Uganda
India has extended urgent medical assistance to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to support their Ebola response efforts in response to a request received from the African Union Commission.
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Chandipura Virus Outbreak In Gujarat: Symptoms, Treatment And Preventive Measures
Chandipura virus (CHPV) is a virus that belongs to the Rhabdoviridae family.The virus is known to cause Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES), a serious condition that leads to inflammation of the brain.
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Centre To Launch A National Action Plan To Tackle Zoonotic Diseases
According to the ministry, the proposed national action plan will include all aspects like disease surveillance system, strengthening laboratories, disaster preparedness, quick response to disease outbreaks and public awareness
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WHO Confirms Marburg Virus Case In Ugandan Toddler Amid Enhanced Ebola Surveillance
Though caused by different viruses, Ebola and Marburg are clinically similar. Both produce haemorrhagic fevers and can cause outbreaks with high fatality rates
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France Reports First Case Of Ebola In Current Outbreak Outside Africa
France on Wednesday announced its first confirmed case of Ebola identified on its territory, a doctor back from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is fighting a major outbreak.
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Usutu Virus Detected In Scotland Blackbirds; Experts Study Spread
It was something infectious disease expert Heather Ferguson never expected to see in her lifetime: a mosquito-borne virus originally from...
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Congo Reports Record One-Day increase In Ebola Cases, A Month After Outbreak's Declaration
Congolese health authorities reported 72 new Ebola cases in 24 hours, totaling 782 cases with 181 deaths amid weak contact tracing and insecurity.
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Kerala Faces Twin Health Challenge Amid New Nipah Scare And Shigella Outbreak
New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, June 12 (IANS) Kerala is facing a twin health challenge with a fresh Nipah virus scare and a continuing Shigella outbreak in Wayanad with fresh cases being reported in other districts, prompting authorities to step up surveillance and preventive measures across the state.
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Kerala Nipah Patient Critical, 77 Contacts Under Observation; 2 In Highest-Risk Category
Kerala Health Minister K Muraleedharan said there is no need for panic despite the patient's extensive contacts. The patient had visited multiple departments of a private hospital where he initially sought treatment.
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Kerala Man Tests Positive For Nipah Virus: How Does It Spread In Humans?
Nipah virus is a severe zoonotic virus which can be transmitted from animals to humans. It was first identified in 1999 during an outbreak in Malaysia.
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Kerala Man Tests Positive For Nipah In Preliminary Screening
Kerala Health Minister K Muralidharan has said the man had extensive contacts but stressed that there was no reason for panic at this stage.The final confirmation from the National Institute of Virology is expected on Thursday.
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West Nile Virus vs Shigella Infection: Key Differences Between The Diseases Raising Concerns In Kerala
Unlike West Nile virus, Shigella is a bacterial infection that spreads through contaminated food, water, poor sanitation, or direct contact with infected individuals.
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Ebola Virus Alert: Andhra Pradesh Intensifies Screening Measures
In view of the global concerns over the spread of the Ebola virus, the Andhra Pradesh government has stepped up precautionary measures across the state.
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Ebola Outbreak In Central Africa Could Reach 20,000 Cases Without Strong Public Health Measures
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that there have been about 400 confirmed cases, including 63 deaths. Experts say there likely others that haven't been diagnosed or reported.
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Women Are The First Caregivers In This Ebola Outbreak And The Most At Risk
Women in eastern Congo are primary caregivers for Ebola patients, increasing their risk of infection amid a fast-spreading outbreak.
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Indian Air Force's C-17 Globemaster III Delivers Critical Medical Aid For Ebola Treatment To Uganda
India has extended urgent medical assistance to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to support their Ebola response efforts in response to a request received from the African Union Commission.
