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China says there is no detection of 'unusual or novel pathogens' in surge
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Following a pressing demand from the World Health Organisation to reveal more information on the surge in respiratory illnesses among children, China said there is no detection of any unusual or novel pathogens.
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WHO asks China to provide information on increase in respiratory illnesses
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The WHO has made an official request to China for detailed information on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children in the country.
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WHO seeks more information on respiratory illness in northern China
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The WHO made "an official request for detailed information on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children," the United Nations health agency said in a statement on Wednesday.
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Bacterial cord-like aggregates produce TB infections: Study
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers described the biophysical principles by which these cords grow, illustrating how several generations of dividing bacteria bind together to build these structures that enable antibiotic resistance in a publication published in the journal Cell.
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Cord-like aggregates of bacteria cause tuberculosis infections: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), a deadly respiratory illness, was discovered to be capable of forming snake-like cords approximately 80 years ago. Researchers reveal the biophysical principles by which these cords form in a paper published on October 20 in the journal Cell, demonstrating
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Children growing up in towns have greater rates of respiratory illness: St
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Researchers found that young children growing up in towns and cities have greater rates of respiratory illness than those growing up in the country.
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Children who live in cities are more likely to have respiratory infections
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Young children who grow up in towns and cities experience higher respiratory illnesses than those who grow up in the country. According to a study presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy.
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Research shows babies’ immunological weak spot, strength
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A new study conducted by Columbia University researchers explains why babies catch so many common respiratory illnesses and reveals a specialised cluster of immune cells present only in babies that help them cope with new pathogens.
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Doctors give tips on how to prevent diseases during monsoon season
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Dr Rajeev Gupta, Director, of Internal Medicine, Delhi spoke with ANI and said, "I have recently observed an influx of cases involving various infections, such as acute gastroenteritis, dysentery, typhoid fever, leptospirosis, dengue fever, malaria, and cases of electrocution, in the outpati
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Study finds how space travel alters gene expression in white blood cells,
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
There is growing evidence that illnesses are more likely to affect astronauts in space. For instance, respiratory and non-respiratory illnesses are rather prevalent among astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS), as well as skin rashes. Additionally, it is known that astrona
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Childhood respiratory illness linked with higher risk of death in adulthoo
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The risk of dying from respiratory disease as an adult increases, according to recent research, if you had a lower respiratory tract infection as a child.
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Union Health Secy writes to States, UTs over rising H1N1, H3N2 cases
Updated : 3 years ago IST
In the letter Bhushan said that it is important to raise community awareness regarding adherence to respiratory and hand hygiene, promoting early reporting of symptoms, and limiting the contact of those people who are suffering from respiratory illness.
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