Page 10 - Viruses

What is monkeypox?

The threat of another virus is looming large over Europe. Over 170 cases of monkeypox have been reported in Europe and in four other countries outside the union. India too is on the guard

UK brings in 21-day isolation measures to contain monkeypox spread

Smallpox vaccines are around 85 per cent effective in preventing monkeypox infection, and several countries have said they have begun stockpiling them

Data story: India logs 2,022 new Covid cases; death toll at 524,459

India has so far administered 1,923,845,615 vaccine doses

Belgium become first country to introduce compulsory monkeypox quarantine

Monkeypox is less deadly than smallpox, with a mortality rate below 4 per cent, but experts are worried about the unusual spread of the disease beyond Africa where it usually circulates

92 monkeypox cases confirmed in 12 countries, may spread globally: WHO

The WHO said that the identification of confirmed and suspected cases of monkeypox with no direct travel links to an endemic area "represents a highly unusual event"

Belgium becomes first country to introduce compulsory monkeypox quarantine

Those who contract the virus will now have to self-isolate for three weeks, Belgian health authorities have said, after three cases were recorded in the country

Iraq sees spike in hemorrhagic fever; 90 cases, 18 deaths reported

The VHFs are a group of diseases caused by different viruses, including the Ebola virus, which affects multiple organ systems in the body and may cause fever and bleeding

Hepatitis outbreak in children: Adenovirus type 41, a possible culprit

A recent spate of severe liver inflammation (hepatitis) has been reported in previously healthy children. As of April 21, there have been 169 confirmed cases of acute hepatitis of unknown origin

Climate change may increase risk of new infectious diseases by 2070

Climate change will result in thousands of new viruses spread among animal species by 2070 and that's likely to increase the risk of emerging infectious diseases, a study said

Kashmir-based virologist finds outbreak of Rift Valley Fever in human cells

Kashmir based virologist has discovered the latest outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) virus in human cells, according to media reports

What we know about Omicron sub-variant BA.2

The world is breathing easy now as less dangerous siblings of Coronavirus have displaced the deadly Delta variant. One of them, Omicron's sub-variant BA.2, is the dominant strain in most countries now

Bats host most virulent, but not most dangerous zoonotic viruses: Study

The results suggest that zoonotic virus risk assessments should incorporate longitudinal studies of epidemiological dynamics and should not be limited to surveillance of specific animal populations

What is bird flu and how it spreads?

Parts of the country reported an outbreak of the H591 bird flu last month. Thousands of birds were culled. So, what is bird flu and how does it spread? Should you worry about eating chicken? Find out

What is Norovirus? How serious is the infection?

Karnataka has sounded Norovirus alert in its districts bordering Kerala. Kerala's health department has also taken measures to ensure that it is contained. Find out how serious is norovirus

46 people test negative for Nipah so far, says Kerala Health Minister

Test results of 46 people who had come in close contact with the 12-year-old child who succumbed to Nipah have been negative, till now, for virus infection, Kerala Health Minister Veena George said

China's first human to be infected with Monkey B virus dies: Report

A Beijing-based veterinarian who was confirmed as China's first human infection case with Monkey B virus (BV) has died, amid rising concerns, the official media here reported

Central team of experts dispatched to Kerala to monitor Zika situation

Kerala Health Minister Veena George has said that an action plan has been drawn up to control the spread of Zika.

Kerala reports first positive case of Zika virus, 13 suspected cases

Kerala Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Veena George said the first case of Zika virus has been reported in the state and the samples have been sent to NIV in Pune for final confirmation

UK scientists warn of 'miserable winter' due to new respiratory viruses

British scientists on Sunday warned of "pretty miserable winter" ahead for the country due to likely emergence of new respiratory viruses, with further lockdowns a possibility

China reports first human case of H10N3 bird flu in Jiangsu province

The country reported the first case of human infection with the H10N3 strain of bird flu from the country's eastern Jiangsu province, China's National Health Commission said