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UAE sends 3 tonnes of meningitis, influenza vaccines to Derna
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) delegation announced that the medical shipment includes 90,000 doses of meningitis and influenza vaccines that are enough for 30,000 people.
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Multivalent meningococcal meningitis vaccine from SII achieves WHO prequal
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
"As the first conjugate vaccine to safeguard against the five predominant causes of this deadly disease, MenFive® offers hope for a future free from annual outbreaks and epidemics in the African meningitis belt. It is a big moment as we, together, pave the way towards a healthier Africa
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Precise therapeutic target is provided by charting evolution of primary vi
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
This new study focused on a subpopulation of E. coli with a specific capsule - the extracellular barrier that surrounds a bacterium - known as K1. E. coli with this form of capsule has been linked to invasive illnesses such as bloodstream or kidney infections, as well as neonatal meningitis.
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Doctors successfully treat world's first reported case of Rhodoturula Meni
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
World's first reported case of Rhodoturula infection, coupled with Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Meningitis that hit a 2-month-old infant was successfully treated by a team of doctors at a private hospital in Noida.
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UP govt to run campaign against H3N2 virus spread across state
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
Amid the rising concerns about the H3N2 influenza, the Uttar Pradesh government will kickstart a drive to prevent the spread of diseases like meningitis and the H3N2 virus across the state.
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Fungal intruder shrinks, develops to aid infection spread in brain: Study
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 17 (ANI): According to new research from the University of Utah Health, a fungus that is a major cause of fungal meningitis undergoes a remarkable change once it enters the body, allowing it to infect the brain.
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Study suggests fungal intruder shrinks, develops to aid infection spread i
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 14 (ANI): According to new research from the University of Utah Health, a fungus that is a major cause of fungal meningitis undergoes a remarkable change once it enters the body, allowing it to infect the brain.
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'Beverly Hills, 90210' star, Denise Dowse passes away at 64 after battling
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): Actor Denise Dowse, who portrayed Vice Principal Yvonne Teasley on Beverly Hills, 90210, Judge Rebecca Damsen on The Guardian and therapist Rhonda Pine on Insecure, passed away at the age of 64 after battling Meningitis.
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Possible treatment strategy for Meningitis without antibiotics found by re
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Copenhagen [Denmark], October 25 (ANI): In a new study performed on rats, researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Lund University were able to utilise the body's own immune cells to kill the bacterial meningitis infection.
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Researchers find possible treatment strategy for Meningitis without antibi
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Copenhagen [Denmark], October 19 (ANI): Despite widespread implementation of vaccines, bacterial meningitis is still associated with a high mortality rate and neurological consequences including hearing loss, focal neurological deficits and cognitive impairment, estimated to occur in close t
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Sugars from human milk could help treat, prevent infections in newborns: S
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 23 (ANI): Bacteria known as group B Streptococcus (GBS) are a common cause of blood infections, meningitis, and stillbirth in newborns. Although GBS infections can often be treated or prevented with antibiotics, the bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant.
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Children's National Hospital sounds alarm for antibiotic resistance in men
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 3 (ANI): Researchers from the Children's National Hospital write in a case report that recent meningitis cases (inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord) at the hospital raises serious concerns about antibiotic resistance in the c
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