Viral infection News

While GBS is often associated with prior viral infections, however, the exact cause is still unknown, says doctors If you develop signs and symptoms of GBS, like weakness, tingling, or even trouble walking, go see a doctor right away A diagnosis is done through a doctor where tests, including a nerve study or spinal tap, will help identify the cause of your illness

Authorities reported that health department teams conducted door-to-door surveys of over 3,000 residents in the affected area, collecting and testing samples of water, food, and other materials. 

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Vata is associated with the movement and spread of pathogens within the body, leading to the initial symptoms of pain and swelling Pitta contributes to the inflammation, fever, and redness, reflecting the body’s metabolic response to the viral infection Kapha is involved in the swelling and fluid accumulation, manifesting as the characteristic puffiness around the cheeks and jaw

Resistant infections are harder to treat, leading to prolonged illnesses, increased healthcare costs, and, in some cases, higher mortality rates It is important to understand that antibiotics are effective against bacterial infections, not viral ones Overuse of antibiotics for viral illnesses, like the common cold or flu, contributes to antibiotic resistance

This is the first time that the common respiratory virus, which causes mild cold-and flu-like symptoms, has been reported to be associated with blood clots and severe thrombocytopenia. 

ICMR informed that children are more at risk of getting infecting with the monkeypox virus. ICMR scientist further also listed unusual symptoms which people should keep a close watch on, especially those who have a travel history from the monkeypox-infected countries.

ICMR said children are more at risk of getting infecting with monkeypox virus. The ICMR also said that India has so far not reported any monkeypox cases.

Actor Silambarasan, who has been shooting for Gautham Vasudev Menon's 'Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu', is down with a viral infection.

There are four distinct dengue virus types circulating in India: DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3 and DENV-4.  

As per the World Health Organisation (WHO), the disease occurs in many parts of Asia with an estimated 68,000 clinical cases every year.

Two days ago, the nation woke up to a disturbing news of the death of 30 children within 48 hours at a government-run hospital in Gorakhpur.

The findings showed that people who consumed larger doses of Vitamin C, six-eight grams per day, during their cold helped them reduce its duration. 

Chicken pox is a viral infection which causes an itchy, blister like rash on the skin.

 A study finds fundamental new mechanism explaining the inadequate immune defense against chronic viral infection.

 The newly licensed dengue vaccine may actually increase the incidence of infections if used in low transmission areas, a team of international researchers has warned.

 The incubation period of JEV (time from infection until illness) is typically 5-15 days, but 1 in 250 infections develop into encephalitis.

Immune reactions in the current study linked to autism risk are the kind caused only by viral infections in the mother, and have "nothing whatsoever to do with vaccines.