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The Zika virus disease is a viral disease transmitted through mosquito bites. It primarily occurs in the tropical as well as subtropical areas around the world. Most people show no signs of the disease and recover without any issues. While others suffer from mild symptoms like fever, rash, and pain in muscles and joints. A… Read More
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In 2009, the world witnessed the outbreak of a novel virus, H1N1 flu virus that first originated in the USA and quickly spread to different parts of the world. It ultimately resulted in WHO declaring it as a pandemic. The novel virus contained a unique combination of influenza genes. The combination of the influenza virus… Read More
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Ebola virus disease or EVD is a severe form of viral infection causing fatal complications. Earlier known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever trigger fatal illness in humans as well as other primates. It mostly transmits from wild animals to people. When you come in direct contact with secretions, blood, organs, or other body fluids of infected… Read More
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Coronavirus is currently terrorizing many countries around the world. To avoid the spread and contraction of the disease, many countries have sopped flights. With death rates increasing each day and new cases emerging, you would like to know more about the problem. This article discusses in detail the problem and enlightens you with the precautions… Read More
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Plague is a deadly disease caused due to serious bacterial infection. Yersinia pestis is the organism causing the condition. The bacteria is transmitted to a human by flea bite. In normal cases, Yersinia pestis resides in rodents. You can find the rodents commonly in rural or semirural areas. The fleas become infected when they feed… Read More
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Mumps refers to the contagious viral infection affecting the salivary gland. The viral infection causes painful swelling of the parotid glands located near the ears. People can experience swelling in one or both the glands. As a result, you may have puffy cheeks, swollen or tender jaw. The disease is endemic in tropical areas around… Read More
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Chickenpox is a common infection affecting children and adults. The varicella-zoster virus triggers the condition. So, it is also known as varicella. The disease causes an itchy rash to develop on your body. The rash develops along with small, fluid-filled blisters. While the disease can cause no harm, it is highly contagious. So, people who… Read More
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Smallpox is a contagious disease with deadly results. It has affected people for more than a thousand years. The disease disfigures people and often leads to death. Thanks to the research and successful eradication campaign, eradication of the naturally occurring disease has become possible. The WHO (World Health Organization) has declared it eradicated by the… Read More
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Chikungunya is a disease that is now commonly affecting humans around the world. The virus causing the disease (CHIKV) triggers symptoms similar to dengue fever. It mostly affects humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. The condition causes a high fever and immense joint pain. The condition causes no fatal complications. But, it can… Read More
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Rabies refers to the deadly virus affecting people transmitted from the saliva of an infected animal. The virus spreads to a new host through the saliva. So, the virus is usually spread through the bite or scratch caused by the infected animal. The condition is also referred to as hydrophobia. In developing countries, the disease… Read More
