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Zika Fever

Zika virus is transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes which causes mild fever with maculopapular rash. No treatment or vaccine is currently available.

Scientists Analyze People’s Initial Immune Response to Dengue Fever

Scientists Analyze People’s Initial Immune Response to Dengue Fever

Natural killer cells were found to be active shortly after dengue virus infection, stated new study.

Markers Predict Mortality in Patients With Symptoms of Yellow Fever

Markers Predict Mortality in Patients With Symptoms of Yellow Fever

Disease markers for yellow fever such as older age, high neutrophil count, high hepatic aspartate aminotransferase, and high viral load are linked to high mortality. Early admission to ICU increases chances of survival.

Zika Virus Exposed Infants Require Neuroimaging

Zika Virus Exposed Infants Require Neuroimaging

Infants exposed to Zika virus experienced a wide range of brain abnormalities and require neuroimaging such as cranial CT or brain MRI.

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Japanese Encephalitis Death Toll Rises to 4 in Meghalaya

Japanese Encephalitis Death Toll Rises to 4 in Meghalaya

Japanese Encephalitis (JE) claimed one more life in Meghalaya with the death toll rising to four in the state, while 66 have tested positive for the disease, reports an official.

West Nile, Zika Virus can Lead to Digestive Problems

West Nile, Zika Virus can Lead to Digestive Problems

Blood viruses can kill neurons in the guts of mice and could explain the reason why some people suffer unpredictable bouts of abdominal pain and constipation.

AES Outbreak: Street Plays, Puppet Shows to Spread Awareness on Japanese Encephalitis

AES Outbreak: Street Plays, Puppet Shows to Spread Awareness on Japanese Encephalitis

Acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) outbreak has claimed the lives of many children in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, India. Therefore, raising awareness of the causes, treatment, and prevention of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) through puppet shows and street plays can save millions of lives.

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Central Team Rushed to Assam After 21 Deaths Due to Japanese Encephalitis

Central Team Rushed to Assam After 21 Deaths Due to Japanese Encephalitis

The Union Health Ministry has sent a team to Assam after 21 people died across the state due to Japanese Encephalitis, an official said on Monday.

Yellow Fever Virus Causing Ongoing Epidemic in Brazil Originated in Amazon in 1980

Yellow Fever Virus Causing Ongoing Epidemic in Brazil Originated in Amazon in 1980

The origin of the virus responsible for the ongoing yellow fever epidemic in Brazil, the worst for 40 years, has been discovered by the Brazilian scientists.

Zika Virus Could Be Modified To Evolve In a Way That Does Not Affect Humans

Zika Virus Could Be Modified To Evolve In a Way That Does Not Affect Humans

Zika virus can now be mutated to benefit humans, as the scientists can evolve it not to affect us, finds a new study.

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Six Year-old Boy Dies of West Nile Virus in Kerala

Six Year-old Boy Dies of West Nile Virus in Kerala

A six year-old boy named Muhammed Shan, who was being treated for West Nile Virus (WNV) disease in Kerala, India dies, said Kerala Health Minister K.

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Zika Virus Alert: Rising Cases in India

Zika Virus Alert: Rising Cases in India

What are the causes, symptoms, precautions, and treatments for the rising Zika virus cases in India?

Puerto Rico Reports First Case of Zika, a Mosquito-borne Disease

Puerto Rico Reports First Case of Zika, a Mosquito-borne Disease

Puerto Rico has reported its first case of Zika, a mosquito-borne virus that has been spreading across South America and the Caribbean.

United States Reports the First Case of Zika-Linked Brain Damage in Hawaii

United States Reports the First Case of Zika-Linked Brain Damage in Hawaii

US has reported its first case of a newborn suffering from brain damage linked to the mosquito-borne Zika virus that has caused birth defects in Latin America.

Haiti Hit By an Outbreak of the Zika Virus

Haiti Hit By an Outbreak of the Zika Virus

A health lab in Trinidad and Tobago confirmed on Thursday that five out of 11 Haitian blood samples tested positive for Zika virus, a mosquito-borne ailment.

How Copaiba Oil Fights Zika Virus?

How Copaiba Oil Fights Zika Virus?

Copaiba oil nanoemulsion has proven anti-viral qualities against Zika fever, a deadly tropical disease caused by the Zika virus.

Mosquito That Spreads Dengue and Chikungunya Responsible for Transmitting Zika Virus

Mosquito That Spreads Dengue and Chikungunya Responsible for Transmitting Zika Virus

The Zika virus is endemic in West Africa. The Jamaican government is working on a public education campaign to raise awareness about the virus.

Mosquito Diseases

Mosquito Diseases

Mosquito-borne diseases, like malaria, filaria, dengue, etc are common in places conducive of mosquito breeding. Swamps, ponds and stagnated drainage provide optimal breeding ground for mosquitoes.

Test Your Knowledge on Zika Virus

Test Your Knowledge on Zika Virus

Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus that causes fever, headache, skin rashes, joint and muscle pain in infected individuals. The symptoms usually last for only 2 to 7 days. Fetal symptoms vary and have led to International concern. ...

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