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Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Clinically, a case of AES is defined as a person of any age, at any time of year with the acute onset of fever and a change in mental status (including symptoms such as confusion, disorientation, coma, or inability to talk) and/or new onset of seizures (excluding simple febrile seizures). Most Common cause of AES is Japanese encephalitis and toxic encephalopathy.
There have also been cases of toxic encephalopathy (litchi deaths) in Muzaffarpur during the same season. outbreaks generally...more
There have also been cases of toxic encephalopathy (litchi deaths) in Muzaffarpur during the same season. outbreaks generally...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Cyclone 'Titli', which has has been categorised as a 'very severe cyclonic storm', hit the coastal Odisha region at a daunting speed of 140-150 kmph. The cyclone has already caused a lot of destruction in the region and the government has deployed NDRF teams to carry out rescue operations.
Titli, which means 'Butterfly' in English, has uprooted many trees and electricity poles but fortunately has yet not caused any casualties. India Meteorological Department has said that the cyclone wi...more
Titli, which means 'Butterfly' in English, has uprooted many trees and electricity poles but fortunately has yet not caused any casualties. India Meteorological Department has said that the cyclone wi...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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Zika virus causes a deadly disease called Zika fever or Zika virus disease that spreads by the bite of the Aedes mosquito. The Zika virus is a member of the virus family FLAVIVIRIDAE and is closely related to the dengue, yellow fever, Japanese Encephalitis, and West Nile viruses. It was isolated in the Zika forest of Uganda in 1947 and is known to be prevalent in continents like Africa and Asia primarily, though it s slowly making headway in the developed world and has spawned the deadly 2015-20...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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Infectious Disease Physician•Rajkot
डेंगू मच्छर क्या होता है
डेंगू एडीज प्रकार के मच्छरों की कई प्रजातियों से फैलता है, खासकर डेंगू मच्छर जिसका जैविक नाम है ए. एजिप्टी। ये मच्छर आमतौर पर 35 डिग्री उत्तर और 35 डिग्री दक्षिण के अक्षांशों के बीच और 1000 मीटर की ऊंचाई से नीचे रहते हैं।
डेंगू मच्छर को जीनस एडीज के तहत वर्गीकृत किया गया है। एडीज मच्छर की मादा प्रजाति विभिन्न रोगों, जैसे कि येलो फीवर, डेंगू, चिकनगुनिया, जीका बुखार, आदि के फैलने के लिए कैरियर के तौर पर काम करती है।
दिखने में अलग होता है डेंगू मच्छरmore
डेंगू एडीज प्रकार के मच्छरों की कई प्रजातियों से फैलता है, खासकर डेंगू मच्छर जिसका जैविक नाम है ए. एजिप्टी। ये मच्छर आमतौर पर 35 डिग्री उत्तर और 35 डिग्री दक्षिण के अक्षांशों के बीच और 1000 मीटर की ऊंचाई से नीचे रहते हैं।
डेंगू मच्छर को जीनस एडीज के तहत वर्गीकृत किया गया है। एडीज मच्छर की मादा प्रजाति विभिन्न रोगों, जैसे कि येलो फीवर, डेंगू, चिकनगुनिया, जीका बुखार, आदि के फैलने के लिए कैरियर के तौर पर काम करती है।
दिखने में अलग होता है डेंगू मच्छर
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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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Mosquitoes are the most dangerous blood-sucking insects which can cause diseases such as malaria, West Nile virus, dengue, yellow fever, Zika virus and many more. In fact, mosquitoes are not only dangerous to humans but also to other creatures like birds and animals.
There are several methods that try to prevent or avoid mosquito bites. Apart from that, some natural mosquito repellents are also very effective. Let us look into some of the most effective natural mosquito repellents and s...more
There are several methods that try to prevent or avoid mosquito bites. Apart from that, some natural mosquito repellents are also very effective. Let us look into some of the most effective natural mosquito repellents and s...more
Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip
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The skin is one the largest organs in the human body and is also one of the most affected parts. Ichthyosis is one such condition, which is a term given to a set of about 28 types of hereditary skin conditions. The common factor among all these is the scaly, dry, flaky skin which is where the name comes from (fish-like skin). The affected person s skin resembles that of fish scales. The most common type if ichthyosis vulgaris. Since it is hereditary, it often begins in early childhood and contin...more
Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip
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Ayurvedic Doctor•Lakhimpur Kheri
Hepatitis is an inflammatory condition of the liver, typically caused by a group of viruses, referred to as types A, B, C, D, and E. Each of these viruses is known to cause different types of hepatitis, such as the following
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A virus or HAV spreads through the consumption of contaminated food and water or sexual intercourse with an infected person. The condition is an acute and short-term one and can be cured with medications.
Hepatitis B
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Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A virus or HAV spreads through the consumption of contaminated food and water or sexual intercourse with an infected person. The condition is an acute and short-term one and can be cured with medications.
Hepatitis B
Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip
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One of the deadly diseases caused by the bite of an infected mosquito is Chikungunya. If you suddenly experience unbearable joint pain with symptoms of fever, consult a doctor immediately. Even the name Chikungunya etymologically means "to become twisted". If you are having the aforementioned symptoms, there is a high chance you are suffering from Chikungunya.
Symptoms of Chikungunya: Chikungunya affects your body within 3-4 days of the mosquito bite. The first sign of Chikungunya is su...more
Symptoms of Chikungunya: Chikungunya affects your body within 3-4 days of the mosquito bite. The first sign of Chikungunya is su...more
Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip
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Many surveys have proved that homeopathic medicines are extremely effective in treating all these cases of viral fever related to Dengue and Chikungunya, thereby help in restoring the health of the patient. Let us see one by one how homeopathy can help in the prevention and cure of both:
Dengue:
Dengue is a mosquito-borne infectious disease, which causes flu-like symptoms. The disease is caused by 4 different viruses and is spread by the Aedes species of mosquitos. Dengue affects yo...more
Dengue:
Dengue is a mosquito-borne infectious disease, which causes flu-like symptoms. The disease is caused by 4 different viruses and is spread by the Aedes species of mosquitos. Dengue affects yo...more
Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip
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Dry skin is a condition caused by the lack of moisture in skin. Fine lines and wrinkles are just some of the conditions which may be caused due to dry skin. Dry skin can also be very uncomfortable. The condition is mostly caused by environmental factors such as exposure to harsh weather conditions or getting soaked in hot water.
People at risk
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People who are older than 40 years tend to be more at risk of dry skin than people who are younger than 40.
2.Climat...more
People at risk
1.Age
People who are older than 40 years tend to be more at risk of dry skin than people who are younger than 40.
2.Climat...more
Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip
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Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease that causes severe body pain, fever, rash, dehydration, and weakness in the body. Dengue fever is caused by a family of viruses called Flaviviridae. It is generally called DENV (Dengue Virus). It generally occurs in tropical parts of the world.
Dengue is a fairly new disease in the world, and not many people understand how to care for a patient going through dengue fever. This article will present the steps that should be taken by someone who is suffer...more
Dengue is a fairly new disease in the world, and not many people understand how to care for a patient going through dengue fever. This article will present the steps that should be taken by someone who is suffer...more
Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip
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The monsoons cool the air down and perfume the air but also provide the ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes. A mosquito bite is universally abhorred. A sting that turns into dengue is even more disliked. Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease that causes high fever, rashes and pain in joints and muscles. Since there is no vaccine that can completely eradicate dengue, it becomes important to take preventive measures to reduce mosquitoes and keep the disease at bay.
Here are a few tips that ...more
Here are a few tips that ...more
Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip
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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a disease of blood vessels that are located outside the heart and brain. The condition develops due to fatty deposits in the arteries and veins that stops the blood flow to the heart and mind as the case may be. It narrows the artery and restricts the blood flow, which causes problems to other organs of the body such as kidney, liver, and stomach.
Symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease-
Peripheral Artery Disease is the most common type of condi...more
Symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease-
Peripheral Artery Disease is the most common type of condi...more
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