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No active bird flu detected; reopening decision after October 30: Delhi Na
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Delhi's National Zoological Park is expected to decide on its reopening after October 30th, as there is currently no active presence of the Avian Influenza virus. This information was shared in a statement by the park's director on Saturday.
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Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi chairs meeting with senior officials on H5 Avian In
Updated : 10 months ago IST
H5 Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a highly contagious viral disease that affects birds, particularly poultry such as chickens, ducks, and turkeys.
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Uttarakhand Animal Husbandry Department tackles Equine Influenza outbreak
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Uttarakhand Animal Husbandry Secretary Dr. B.V.R.C. Purushottam stressed regarding the Equine Influenza Virus spread in horses and mules.
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HMPV cases in Karnataka: Saurabh Bhardwaj asks Delhi Health Department to
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
This came after the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) confirmed the detection of two cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka, identified through routine surveillance for respiratory viral pathogens.
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Influenza viruses can use two ways to infect cells: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Most influenza viruses enter human or animal cells via specialised routes on their surfaces. Researchers at the University of Zurich have revealed that certain human and avian influenza viruses may infect cells via a second entrance mechanism, an immune system protein complex.
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Bird flu outbreak in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore district, collector orders p
Updated : 2 years ago IST
A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore district after several chickens died in two villages in the past few days. The samples of the dead chickens were sent to a laboratory in Bhopal, where the test results confirmed the presence of the avian influenza virus, said
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Chinese officials say COVID-19 infections may rebound in country in Januar
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Experts believe China will continue to experience various respiratory pathogens alternating or co-circulating in the winter and the coming spring, with influenza viruses still dominating in the short term.
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New type of antibody can help against multiple forms of flu virus: Study
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Researchers discovered a previously unknown class of antibodies--immune system proteins that guard against disease--that appear to be capable of neutralising different strains of flu virus.
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Throat pain, symptoms similar to routine infections common during winter o
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
After the Union Health Ministry recently said that it is closely monitoring the reported outbreak of H9N2 cases and clusters of respiratory illness in children, Director of Lady Harding Hospital, Dr Subhash Giri reiterated to take precautions and said that H9N2 virus in China is spreading
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Study finds lung cells induce immune response to influenza
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Researchers have uncovered some novel and unexpected ways that influenza virus and viral RNA are detected by human lung cells, which may have therapeutic ramifications.
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Gentle cleansers kill viruses just like harsh soaps: Research
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A recent study by scientists at the University of Sheffield revealed that gentle cleansers are just as effective as harsh soaps in removing viruses, including coronavirus.
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Gentle cleansers kill viruses as effectively as harsh soaps: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
A recent study by the University of Sheffield specialists discovered that gentle cleansers are just as efficient as hard soaps in eliminating viruses, including coronavirus.
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