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What is the Chandipura virus that has already claimed the lives of 6 children in Gujarat?
Chandipura virus, transmitted by mosquitoes, ticks, and sand flies, causes fever and symptoms simil…
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Mpox outbreak in Africa was neglected - it could now turn into the next global pandemic
Mpox's recent history is yet another reminder that an infectious disease in one corner of the world…
PTI
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More transmissible, higher fatality rate: India records first case of fast-spreading Mpox strain Clade 1B in Kerala man
While Mpox has appeared in India before, all prior cases were linked to the less deadly Clade II st…
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M-Pox remains public health emergency: WHO
The WHO has retained M-Pox's status as a public health emergency of international concern, citing a…
ANI
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Mpox has finally infiltrated India, but how worried should we be about the viral disease?
Days after our neighbour Pakistan confirmed its second Mpox case this month, India has also reporte…
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Bengaluru on dengue alert: City reports over 1,000 cases in 20 days; BBPM Chief falls prey to disease
Bengaluru, Karnataka’s bustling capital, is currently witnessing a worrying surge in dengue fever c…
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These are the 10 dirtiest cruise ships, according to the CDC — including an ultra-luxury vessel
The CDC randomly inspects cruise ships to prevent the spread of stomach viruses. Of the 119 it's re…
Brittany Chang
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These are the cleanest cruise ships this year, according to the CDC — including 18 with perfect scores
The CDC randomly inspects cruise ships to prevent the spread of stomach viruses. Of the 120 its rev…
Brittany Chang
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Mpox outbreak: Understand what your insurance covers for Mpox treatment
Common symptoms of the infection include rashes on face, hands, feet and mouth. Mpox is generally c…
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WHO has declared mpox a global health emergency. What happens next?
The spread of mpox through certain African countries led the Africa Centres for Disease Control and…
PTI
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What to know about mycoplasma bacteria giving children pneumonia in China, amid a respiratory illness outbreak
Mycoplasma, which can cause walking pneumonia, is among the bugs that Chinese officials say are beh…
Kim Schewitz
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What is the Marburg virus? WHO confirms outbreak of the deadly viral disease in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania
The CDC on Thursday issued a health advisory warning to doctors in the US, prompting them to watch …
Erin Snodgrass
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Experts are racing to contain 'the most dangerous' monkeypox virus yet before it causes a global outbreak
The new monkeypox strain spreads mpox rash in new ways. "There's definitely the opportunity for thi…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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Ohio announced an outbreak of pneumonia. Similar outbreaks are happening in China and Europe.
Ohio, China, Denmark and the Netherlands are all experiencing pneumonia outbreaks in children. Publ…
Kate Hull
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CDC: 2 children diagnosed with monkeypox in the US — the first pediatric cases
The CDC said Friday that two kids were diagnosed with monkeypox this week, including an infant. The…
Hilary Brueck
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2 things an infectious disease doctor is doing to avoid catching the norovirus stomach bug amid US outbreak
Dr. Parikh shared her advice for preventing norovirus spreading as 254 outbreaks have been reported…
Amber Middleton
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World Health Network declares monkeypox outbreak a pandemic
The current monkeypox outbreak, which has infected 3,417 people across 42 countries, has on Thursda…
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A mysterious liver disease infecting kids across Europe and the US has now killed at least 1 child
At least 169 hepatitis cases have been diagnosed so far in 11 countries. 17 patients have required …