What is Nipah Virus? Check For Symptoms, Risks, And How To Stay Safe
The Nipah virus (NiV) is a highly contagious and potentially deadly virus that causes severe respiratory illness and encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) in humans and animals. It was first identified in 1998–99 during an outbreak in Malaysia and Singapore, primarily affecting pig farmers. Since then, it has caused several outbreaks, particularly in South and Southeast Asia, including India and Bangladesh.
Jul 04, 2025, 19:59 PM IST
Mysterious Deaths In Budhal: CM Omar Abdullah Orders Expeditious Investigation
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.
Jan 17, 2025, 23:33 PM IST
Mystery Virus Wrecks Havoc In JK's Rajouri, Claims 14 Lives; NIV, AIIMS, NCDC Teams Collect Samples
The government has deployed various health teams to collect samples to identify and address the potential health risks, the officials said.
Jan 14, 2025, 22:29 PM IST
Takla Virus Hits Maharashtra: People Turn Bald In Just 3 Days; Sparks Fear
The Takla virus has caused a sense of panic in Maharashtra's Buldhana district. Residents of Buldhana are terrified of the dangerous illness.
Jan 10, 2025, 20:24 PM IST
Baat Pate Ki: WHO expresses apprehension of monkeypox infection in India too
The monkeypox virus is spreading rapidly in many countries of the world. The World Health Organization has declared it a public health emergency.
Sep 04, 2024, 02:12 AM IST
DNA: Monkeypox - How much danger is it to India?
The monkeypox virus is spreading rapidly in many countries around the world. The World Health Organization has declared it a public health emergency.
Aug 21, 2024, 00:20 AM IST
Mpox triggers second global alert
Monkey Pox Virus Symptoms: Another virus has knocked on the world door. This epidemic is called monkeypox, which has affected many countries of the world. What are the symptoms of monkeypox virus?
Aug 18, 2024, 17:02 PM IST
DNA: Danger of new virus in the world, reaches Pakistan
You must have heard about the monkeypox virus. Till now monkeypox cases were reported in African countries, but now the monkeypox virus is slowly spreading all over the world.
Aug 16, 2024, 23:40 PM IST
DNA: Virus! India's tigers in danger?
Now the next news is from the forests of the country. Tigers are in danger. A worrying news is coming from Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve in Uttarakhand.
Aug 14, 2024, 00:16 AM IST
Mpox Virus: Deadly Monkeypox Outbreak In Africa, WHO May Declare A Global Emergency
The monkeypox virus is spreading rapidly in African countries. A science journal has issued a warning that the virus could spread across the entire continent. After being first reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), it has since spread to Uganda and Kenya.
Aug 08, 2024, 10:18 AM IST
Kerala In Action Mode As Nipah Virus Confirmed In Malappuram; Health Measures Activated
Precautionary measures including contact tracing, isolation of high-risk contacts, and public health advisories are underway.
Jul 21, 2024, 11:50 AM IST
Do You Know How Brain-Eating Amoeba Enters The Brain?
Naegleria fowleri typically enters the body through the nose when contaminated water is forcefully inhaled. This can happen during activities like swimming, diving, or using a neti pot for nasal irrigation. Once inside the nasal passages, the amoeba travels along the olfactory nerve to the brain.
Jul 11, 2024, 12:56 PM IST
Zika virus cases reported in Pune, total tally rises to six
Zika virus cases are increasing in Pune, Maharashtra. With the virus being confirmed in 2 pregnant women on July 1, the number of patients has increased to 6 in the last 11 days.
Jul 02, 2024, 11:14 AM IST
Zika Virus Majorly Asymptomatic, Identical To Dengue Fever: Experts
In adults, it has been linked to Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) and is known to affect human Schwann cells, that play an important role in supporting the development, function, and regeneration of peripheral nerves linked to movement, breathing, heartbeat, and digestion, among others.
Jul 01, 2024, 17:00 PM IST
Avian Influenza Detected In Four States: Centre Urges Immediate Preventive Measures
The advisory mentioned that access to farms should be restricted, and stringent hygiene protocols, including the use of disinfectant footbaths and protective clothing, should be enforced.
Jun 01, 2024, 14:23 PM IST
DNA: Hepatitis A outbreak in Kerala, 12 Deaths
DNA: You must have heard about Hepatitis...Hepatitis is a disease that affects the liver. Now Kerala is becoming the hotspot of this disease.
May 15, 2024, 23:18 PM IST
Viruses Are More Spread By Humans To Animals: Study
Humans frequently spread viruses to wild and domestic animals, increasing their risk of disease, finds a study, challenging the long-held theory that humans are a sink for viruses.
Mar 26, 2024, 19:42 PM IST