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Dr. Simi Paknikar is an MD in Pharmacology with professional experience of over a decade, that includes medical writing, teaching and conducting quality audits for medical services companies. Dr Paknikar is passionate about educating consumers about health and keeps abreast of the latest medical view more..
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Hair Dyes and Cancer Risk
There is no definite evidence that the currently used hair dyes are associated with cancer risk.
Congo Fever
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a viral disease that affects people who are bitten by infected ticks or those in direct contact with blood or tissues of infected animals or patients.
Bird Flu
Bird flu (avian influenza/avian flu) is a disease caused by an influenza virus (H5N1) that primarily affects birds but can infect humans also.
Schistosomiasis
Schistosomiasis is caused by parasitic worms released into freshwater by snails or water buffaloes. Blood in urine and enlargement of liver and spleen are some of its symptoms.
Chlamydia Test
Screening for chlamydial infection is recommended in women at high-risk for developing the infection.
