Infectious diseases News
The World Health Organization calls for immediate global action to eradicate tuberculosis by 2030, highlighting its severe impact, especially in the Western Pacific region.
A new study by CMC Vellore highlights the alarming rise of scrub typhus in rural areas, emphasizing the need for better diagnosis and awareness.
Use mosquito repellents and nets, as dengue-transmitting mosquitoes are active during the day while malaria-causing mosquitoes are active at night
Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before consumption to remove any potential contaminants
Consider getting vaccinated for hepatitis A, typhoid, and influenza as preventive measures against these diseases
According to research, 1.2 billion people worldwide are in danger of infectious diseases because of limited access to clean drinking water and food, poor sanitation and lack of proper hygiene habits.
The World Health Organization has released a report which says that 24 percent of patients die every year due to viruses and bacteria present in hospitals around the world.
A new study has revealed that variations in the good cholesterol levels may up the risk of developing infectious diseases such as gastroenteritis or pneumonia.
Scientists have developed a new "rapid test" that produces a cheaper and faster diagnosis on infectious diseases in just three hours thus preventing antibiotic resistances from spreading.
The airborne disease is becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics, but despite 20 years of intense global efforts no effective vaccine has been developed.
The new findings are worrying because the organisms are resistant to latest generations of antibiotics, leading to high mortality.
Scientists from Duke University in the US have discovered that a gene variant which affects cholesterol levels could increase the risk of contracting typhoid fever.
Researchers explain the boarding techniques that need reviewing and recommend a potential solution.
In order to prevent infections during this season, doctors have urged children to increase the intake of Vitamin C rich food as it will help in killing infected cells in the body.
According to researchers, currently available drugs for various conditions might be repurposed alone or in combination with other drugs to treat infectious diseases.
Immunization can protect against 25 different infectious agents or diseases, from infancy to old age.
The risk of pregnant women with the lowest satisfaction in their relationship becoming ill is more than twice than those who are satisfied.
Researchers have developed a map based on the census data of 40 different countries that can track the flow of internal human migration in low- and middle-income countries as well as help in the global fight against infectious diseases like malaria.
Take this WHO quiz to find out how much do you know about vaccines and immunization!
Immunization, also known as vaccination, is a process in which a person is given vaccine to make him/her immune or resistant to an infectious disease.
Here are some essential vaccines that adults need to take.
Infectious diseases such as typhoid, measles, chicken pox, bronchitis, tuberculosis and dengue in childhood can increase risk of getting a heart attack in adulthood, suggests new research.
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