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Mpox, Nipah virus, bird flu: Why are zoonotic diseases on the rise?

Mid-Day Premium Mpox, Nipah virus, bird flu: Why are zoonotic diseases on the rise?

In the past few months, various zoonotic diseases like Mpox, Nipah virus and bird flu have affected public health and become a cause for concern. Medical experts decode why viruses are spreading from animals to humans and suggest steps for prevention

16 September,2024 11:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
‘Chikungunya can be confused with malaria and dengue’: Mumbai doctors highlight

Mid-Day Premium ‘Chikungunya can be confused with malaria and dengue’: Mumbai doctors highlight

As reports of Chikungunya cases doubling in Maharashtra this year come to the fore, Mumbai doctors say it is important to not take the disease lightly and get treated promptly to avoid severe long-lasting effects like joint pains

10 August,2024 11:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Pune: 66 cases of Zika virus infection detected since June

Pune: 66 cases of Zika virus infection detected since June

Out of the 66 cases, four patients have died, but the cause in each case was not the Zika infection, a senior health official told PTI

06 August,2024 05:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Centre presents action plan for managing increasing Zika Virus cases

Centre presents action plan for managing increasing Zika Virus cases

The Centre has formulated an action plan for managing Zika Virus disease as the total number of cases stands at 537 (as on July 22)

31 July,2024 12:18 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

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