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Around 4,000 cases of infectious diseases reported in Pakistan in 24 hours
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Balochistan [Pakistan], September 25 (ANI): At least 3,963 new cases of diarrhoea, skin infections, and malaria were reported in the last 24 hours in the worst-hit province of Balochistan, as Pakistan faces the aftermath of devastating floods.
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Researchers suggest metals may help to fight fungal infections
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Bern [Switzerland], September 25 (ANI): More than one billion people get a fungal infection each year. Although most people are not affected by these infections, over 1.5 million people die as a result of them each year. While more and more fungal strains are being discovered that are resist
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Increase in malaria infection is linked to amphibian extinction: Study
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 25 (ANI): A new study connects an amphibian extinction in Costa Rica and Panama to an increase in malaria infections. The study emphasises the significance of biodiversity to human health.
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Karnataka: Former CM S M Krishna suffers Acute Respiratory Tract infection
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 25 (ANI): Former Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna was admitted to Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru on Saturday after he suffered an acute respiratory tract infection, informed hospital authorities.
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Study reveals that COVID-19 virus might increase risk of type 1 diabetes i
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 23 (ANI): According to a new study, testing positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is linked to a higher risk of new-onset type 1 diabetes in children and teenagers.
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Study: People using reusable contact lenses are at higher risk of rare eye
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
London [UK], September 23 (ANI): According to a study, a group of researchers found that those who wear reusable contact lenses are nearly four times more likely to get a rare sight-threatening eye infection than those who wear daily disposables.
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Study reveals people with HIV, hepatitis C develop high risk of heart att
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Dallas (Texas) [US], September 21 (ANI): According to new research, people with HIV who also have untreated hepatitis C virus have a much higher risk of heart attack as they age, even if their HIV is treated.
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Jodhpur: People perform 'havan' to protest against Lumpy disease spread
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Jodhpur (Rajasthan) [India], September 21 (ANI): To mark their protest against the Lumpy disease that has been affecting the cattle in Rajasthan, people in Jodhpur performed 'havan' outside the office of the District Collectorate (DC) on Tuesday.
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Study reveals connection between diabetes, urinary tract infections
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 20 (ANI): Diabetes is associated with lowered immunity and recurring infections. The immune system of people with diabetes has lower levels of the antimicrobial peptide psoriasin, which compromises the urinary bladder's cell barrier, increasing the risk of urinary
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Pakistan floods: Infectious diseases kill nine people in Sindh in 24 hours
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Karachi [Pakistan], September 20 (ANI): As infections continue to rise across flood-hit Pakistan, at least nine people have been reported dead of viral diseases in Sindh on Monday, ARY News reported citing the data of the Ministry of Health.
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Covid-19 reduces placenta's immune response: Study
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 20 (ANI): According to a study, if a woman catches COVID-19 during her pregnancy, the infection, no matter how slight, affects the placenta's immune response to further infections.
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Outbreak of infections in Pakistan's Sindh 'uncontrollable' as floods wrea
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Sindh [Pakistan], September 19 (ANI): Unprecedented floods across Pakistan have resulted in a widespread outbreak of infectious diseases in the country, posing a severe threat to the health of the citizens.
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