Infectious Disease
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How Kashmir’s climate has prompted an uptick in parasitic infections
Leishmaniasis causes mild symptoms such as rashes and sores, which fester for long periods and those infected usually tend to ignore these.
Fazil Buchh, IndiaSpend.com, Mehroob Mushtaq, IndiaSpend.com & Numan Bhat, IndiaSpend.com
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Kyasanur Forest Disease: A tick-borne viral illness is spreading in the Western Ghats
Since January, Karnataka’s Malenadu region has already recorded 12 deaths and more than 250 positive cases.
Arathi Menon
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Nipah outbreak in Kozhikode under control, but threat not over, says Kerala CM
Two people have died in the state due to the viral infection.
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Trending
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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Carbolic Smoke Balls and snake oil: Patanjali joins a long history of dubious medicinal advertising
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Vinyl records, film cameras, synthesizers: What’s driving an analogue revival?
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Measles outbreak: 8-month-old child dies in Mumbai
On Tuesday, a one-year-old had died of the viral infection in the city.
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US declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
As of Thursday, the country had 6,600 cases. Experts believe the number could be higher.
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Monkeypox: Delhi, Kerala report new cases, India’s tally rises to eight
In the national capital, a 35-year-old Nigerian man tested positive for the disease, while the southern state reported its fifth case.
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Video
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Watch: Comedian presents TV newsroom discussion in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ style
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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Monkeypox: 22-year-old man dies in Kerala after testing positive in UAE
The cause of death will be investigated as the fatality rate from the disease is low, the health minister said.
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Monkeypox: ICMR invites bids to develop vaccine and diagnostic kits
This was announced after the National Institute of Virology said that it has successfully isolated the strain of the virus.
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Kerala reports third case of monkeypox in India
A 35-year-old man who had returned to Malappuram district from the United Arab Emirates on July 6 has tested positive, the state health minister says.
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The Reel
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Monkeypox: Kerala issues guidelines to treat suspected and confirmed cases
Anyone who has in the last 21 days travelled to a country where monkeypox has been reported and has red spots on the body is a probable case of the disease.
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India’s first monkeypox case detected in Kerala
The patient had returned from the United Arab Emirates on July 12. The condition of the patient is stable.
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Simultaneous monkeypox cases in many non-endemic countries suggest undetected transmission, says WHO
As of May 26, over 250 confirmed and 120 suspected infections have been reported from 23 non-endemic nations.
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The Field
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Nikhat Zareen starts campaign with comfortable win
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Sujeet, Jaideep lose; India win only one men’s freestyle quota
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals and climb to fifth spot in standings
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IPL 2024: Chennai Super Kings stay alive in playoffs hunt with win over Rajasthan Royals
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Aman clinches quota; Sujeet, Jaideep active in repechage rounds