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Health chiefs issue urgent warning over surge in deadly 'Victorian disease' that is easily mistaken for a winter cold
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Health chiefs issue urgent warning over surge in deadly 'Victorian disease' that is easily mistaken for a winter cold

Daily Mail  

Tuberculosis, a serious lung infection also called the 'Victorian disease' that kills one in six people it infects and can cause victims to cough up blood, is on the rise in England. Health chiefs are now urging people with potential TB symptoms not to dismiss the signs, which include a continuous cough, and can be easily mistaken for common winter …

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Salmonella and Cucumbers! Can you really get infected? Symptoms, recovery, and precautions to know
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Salmonella and Cucumbers! Can you really get infected? Symptoms, recovery, and precautions to know

Live Mint  

Fearing the spreding of salmonella infection, Cucumbers distributed across over 24 U.S. states and Canada are being recalled. SunFed Produce said, the recall involves whole fresh cucumbers distributed to foodservice and retail outlets between October 12 and November 26. The cucumbers were shipped to customers in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, …

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Walking pneumonia cases are skyrocketing in kids this year
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Walking pneumonia cases are skyrocketing in kids this year

The Independent  

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Pune reports two suspected Zika deaths
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Pune reports two suspected Zika deaths

Hindustan Times  

PUNE: The Pune Municipal Corporation has reported death of two Zika virus-infected patients. PMC in past has reported two Zika suspected deaths and reports of all four suspected deaths will be sent to the death committee for review, said officials. His samples were sent to NIV on July 17 and the reports received on July 31 confirmed the presence of …

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What is Nipah Virus? Know causes, symptoms, treatment and more about this zoonotic infection
5 months ago

What is Nipah Virus? Know causes, symptoms, treatment and more about this zoonotic infection

India TV News  

Nipah virus is a zoonotic pathogen that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Here's all you need to know about this zoonotic infection: Causes of Nipah Virus The primary carriers of the Nipah virus are fruit bats of the Pteropodidae family, particularly those belonging to the Pteropus genus. Common symptoms include: Fever Headache Drowsiness Respiratory symptoms such as cough, …

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Swimmer’s ear: Causes, symptoms, treatment and essential prevention tips
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Swimmer’s ear: Causes, symptoms, treatment and essential prevention tips

Hindustan Times  

Pain in the ears is often owing to an ear infection where if the infection is in the outer ear or ear canal, it is known as otitis externa or swimmer’s ear but are you aware that swimmer’s ear is not similar to the middle ear infections, known as otitis media, commonly seen among children? Swimmer’s ear: Causes, symptoms, treatment …

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Washington state sees outbreak of deadly Candida auris infection; know symptoms and ways to prevent it
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Washington state sees outbreak of deadly Candida auris infection; know symptoms and ways to prevent it

Hindustan Times  

As Candida auris continues to spread in the United States, four persons in Washington state have tested positive for the deadly fungal infection. Washington State reports four cases of Candida auris In a statement, Public Health - Seattle & King County said this is the state's first known outbreak of the fungus. “The risk is mainly for patients that have …

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How dangerous is JN.1 Covid variant? Experts, doctors reveal
1 year ago

How dangerous is JN.1 Covid variant? Experts, doctors reveal

Hindustan Times  

After the identification of the JN.1 variant in India, the Central government issued an advisory to states on Monday, urging them to "maintain continuous vigilance". Follow WHO's public health advice to keep your families and friends safe during this holiday season.” With the active cases of JN.1 in India being 1,828 as of Monday, the worry around the new variant …

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Covid subvariant JN.1 in Kerala: From symptoms to precautions; here's all you need to know
1 year ago

Covid subvariant JN.1 in Kerala: From symptoms to precautions; here's all you need to know

Live Mint  

A new Covid sub-variant JN.1 has been identified in a woman in Kerala, raising concerns and emphasizing the need for alertness. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} JN.1 Covid sub-variant The JN.1 variant of COVID is considered to be the Omicron subvariant BA.2.86 or Pirola. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} JN.1 Covid sub-variant in India In Kerala, the case was detected in an RT-PCR positive sample from …

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Pain, fatigue, fuzzy thinking: How long COVID disrupts the brain
1 year, 1 month ago

Pain, fatigue, fuzzy thinking: How long COVID disrupts the brain

NPR  

Pain, fatigue, fuzzy thinking: How long COVID disrupts the brain Enlarge this image toggle caption David Wall/Getty Images David Wall/Getty Images Michelle Wilson got COVID three years ago. It's a story shared by a growing number of COVID "long-haulers" — those patients who suffer from persistent symptoms long after the initial infection has passed. "There are a lot of people …

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Rare, deadly Nipah virus in Kerala: What are the symptoms?
1 year, 3 months ago

Rare, deadly Nipah virus in Kerala: What are the symptoms?

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 16, 2023 21:46 IST - 4 MINS READ The deadly Nipah virus has broken out again in Kerala. To contain a new outbreak of the dangerous Nipah virus, thousands of offices and schools have been closed in Kerala. Kerala Health Minister Veena George confirmed another case of the Nipah virus on Wednesday, bringing the total number of …

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Long covid symptoms may appear months after infection: Study
1 year, 4 months ago

Long covid symptoms may appear months after infection: Study

Hindustan Times  

According to the most thorough examination of how symptoms develop over a year, long COVID-19 can last at least a year after the acute sickness has subsided. Long covid symptoms may appear months after infection: Study The multicenter study, a collaboration between UC San Francisco, the Centers for Disease Control, and seven other sites, advances understanding of post-COVID-19 conditions by …

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Leptospirosis: All you need to know
1 year, 4 months ago

Leptospirosis: All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

The rain brings with it several infections and illnesses due to dirty water and an increase in bacteria and insects which is collectively known as monsoon-related illnesses. In more mild cases of the disease, “patients generally present with a high-grade fever, respiratory issues and chills,” says Dr Umang Agrawal, Infectious Diseases Consultant, P. D. Hinduja Hospital & MRC, Mumbai. However, …

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Fungal Meningitis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment
1 year, 6 months ago

Fungal Meningitis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

The Quint  

Your doctor may recommend different tests for confirming fungal meningitis. According to Healthline, a healthcare provider may give you high dosages of antifungal medication to treat fungal meningitis. Treatment generally requires a long course of antifungal medication and you may have to initially receive medication intravenously before taking oral medication. To treat a Cryptococcus infection, doctors may use medications: amphotericin …

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Why some Covid patients continue to have difficulty in exercising? Study reveals
1 year, 6 months ago

Why some Covid patients continue to have difficulty in exercising? Study reveals

Hindustan Times  

While some individuals are able to recover from the effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection, others have continued to endure COVID-19 aftereffects for a very long time. When the initial echocardiogram-based study did not reveal cardiac mechanisms of symptoms, the team amended the study protocol to conduct a second visit with the study participants one year later for advanced testing including cardiopulmonary …

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What is Sinusitis or Sinus infection? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
1 year, 10 months ago

What is Sinusitis or Sinus infection? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

India TV News  

Sinusitis is a common condition defined as inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, the cavity within the bones that surround the nose. The inflammation leads to oedema and blockade of airflow and causes the secretion of fluid into the sinus cavities, which are unable to drain, thus creating pressure on the cheeks and forehead, leading to severe headache, pain, pressure, nasal …

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'Brain-eating amoeba' naegleria fowleri kills South Korea man. Check symptoms
1 year, 11 months ago

'Brain-eating amoeba' naegleria fowleri kills South Korea man. Check symptoms

Hindustan Times  

A South Korean man who returned from Thailand died from an infection caused by Naegleria fowleri - a 'brain-eating' amoeba commonly found in warm freshwater bodies - according to a Korean Times report published Monday. The Korean Times said this is the first confirmed case of a Naegleria fowleri infection in the country, and added that the KDCA had not …

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How To Protect Your Dog From Tick Bites and Diseases Caused by Them?
2 years, 2 months ago

How To Protect Your Dog From Tick Bites and Diseases Caused by Them?

News 18  

Spending time outdoors with your pet is a pleasurable experience. The parasite’s mouth and legs frequently stay entrenched in the skin, which can harm your dog in addition to increasing the risk of infection, inflammation, and the parasites regurgitating infected blood back into your pet. Tick-Borne Diseases include Lyme disease, Tick Fever, Canine Ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Canine Babesiosis, …

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Monkeypox in dogs: Tips to protect your pet from the infection
2 years, 4 months ago

Monkeypox in dogs: Tips to protect your pet from the infection

Hindustan Times  

In what is considered the first-ever case of monkeypox in a domesticated animal like a cat or a dog, an Italian greyhound is said to have caught the virus from its owners, a couple, who slept alongside with their pet, as per a report published last week in medical journal Lancet. Now that it is clear that it is possible …

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A New Study Describes How COVID-19 Damages The Brain
2 years, 4 months ago

A New Study Describes How COVID-19 Damages The Brain

News 18  

Once infected, astrocytes exhibited altered levels of metabolites used to fuel neurons and neurotransmitter production, and the infected cells secreted neurotoxic molecules. In this study, we provide evidence that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 is found in the human brain, where it infects astrocytes and to a lesser extent, neurons. We also show that astrocytes are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 …

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Delhi gets 4th monkeypox case as woman tests positive for infection
2 years, 4 months ago

Delhi gets 4th monkeypox case as woman tests positive for infection

Hindustan Times  

A 31-year-old woman in Delhi tested positive for monkeypox on Wednesday, becoming the fourth person in the city, and the first woman in the country, to be diagnosed with the viral infection, officials from the Union health ministry confirmed. Delhi gets 4th monkeypox case as woman tests positive for infection. The woman, a Nigerian national who lives in Delhi, has …

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Monkeypox: Rare case reported in England, UKHSA says
2 years, 7 months ago

Monkeypox: Rare case reported in England, UKHSA says

CNN  

CNN — A rare case of monkeypox has been diagnosed in a patient in England, the UK Health Security Agency said in a statement Saturday. Monkeypox is a rare viral infection which does not spread easily between people, the agency said, qualifying the overall risk to the general public as “very low.” “The infection can be spread when someone is …

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I was relieved when my sons got mild Covid-19. Then I thought about this
2 years, 11 months ago

I was relieved when my sons got mild Covid-19. Then I thought about this

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Kent Sepkowitz is a physician and infection control expert at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Two months ago, the US had less than 100,000 new cases diagnosed each day; now the number is over 600,000, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, with no signs of slowing down. Kent Sepkowitz - Despite the dizzying number …

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EXPLAINED: What Is D2 Dengue, Responsible For Causing Haemhorragic Fever, Spate Of Deaths In UP
3 years, 3 months ago

EXPLAINED: What Is D2 Dengue, Responsible For Causing Haemhorragic Fever, Spate Of Deaths In UP

News 18  

The Covid-19 pandemic has ensured that there is an almost feverish awareness about the rise and spread of variants of the novel coronavirus. The WHO says that “dengue causes a wide spectrum of disease”, ranging from types where people may not even know that they are infected to severe flu-like symptoms. Severe dengue cases are now seen in almost all …

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