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What is the West Nile virus discovered in California? Symptoms, treatment, vaccines and all details explainedWest Nile virus has been detected in California after two dead crows tested positive in San Diego County, prompting officials to urge mosqu...
California on high alert after bat tests positive for rabies; officials issue urgent warning: Here's what you should doA bat found near a public sidewalk in South Fremont, California, has tested positive for rabies, prompting a high alert for residents. The ...
30-second dog attack caught on CCTV: Multiple people bitten in viral videoA viral video on X shows a dog attacking multiple people in quick succession on April 3, 2026. The footage captures the animal's aggressive...
‘Do not wait for symptoms’: Noida doctor shares what to do immediately after a dog biteHealth experts urge immediate action for dog bites due to rabies risk, emphasizing thorough wound cleaning with soap and water for 15 minut...
Rabies vaccine may not be enough. Doctor reveals 4 ways to prevent deathA young woman's death from rabies highlights preventable tragedies. Experts stress immediate wound washing and Rabies Immunoglobulin for do...
What is Eastern Equine Encephalitis? Rare virus which killed first South Carolina resident in 20 years after mosquito bite; how does it spread and how to stay safeA resident died from Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a rare mosquito-borne virus, in South Carolina's Beaufort County. This is the first such ...
California resident tests positive for plague after camping tripA South Lake Tahoe resident has been tested positive for plague, probably after a flea bite while camping. This first human case in El Dora...
Nightmare rabbits with black tentacles flood US parks as virus creates terrifying face growths — public told to stay awayWild rabbits in Fort Collins, Colorado, are showing horn-like growths caused by Shope papilloma virus. While the illness is harmless to hum...
Dangerous virus on the prowl? Scientists investigate Colorado rabbits with tentacles after alarming mutation fearsColorado wildlife officials are addressing concerns about rabbits with unusual growths caused by cottontail rabbit papillomavirus (CRPV). W...
Forget Covid — Another deadly virus has been detected in the UK for the first time and there's no vaccineThe United Kingdom identifies West Nile Virus in mosquitoes. This discovery raises concerns. The virus is already widespread in Europe. Aut...
Rabbit fever, a 'rare' disease, sees over 50% rise in US: What are its symptoms and precautionary measures?Tularemia, also commonly known as 'rabbit fever' has witnessed more than 50 per cent rise in the US in recent years. Rabbit fever can sprea...
West Nile Virus spreads across US: What you need to know | Causes, symptoms and treatmentWest Nile virus has been expanding its presence in the five boroughs of New York City, which include the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens...
Rabies: Is it curable, what are the first signs, what happens in case of infection. Here is all you should knowThere is no known cure for rabies once severe symptoms appear. Prompt medical attention is crucial after a dog bite, including cleaning the...
Boy dies after dog bite in Ghaziabad: What parents and residential societies can do to stay safeThe recent death of a 14-year-old due to a stray dog bite has prompted concerns about keeping unauthorized stray pets in residential areas....
Delhi floods raise concerns for public health: Experts stress preventive measuresFloods caused by the Yamuna River in Delhi pose several health risks that require attention, warn health experts. These risks include water...
Plan afoot at ICMR to hold sero-survey among contacts of patientsWHO has declared monkeypox a "global public health emergency of international concern". India has reported ten cases of monkeypox so far.
The West Nile Virus: What it is and here is what you should knowInfected mosquitoes of the Culex species transmit the West Nile Virus. Symptoms among those infected include fever and headaches, while chr...
Lyme disease: Symptoms, causes, treatment of the condition that Justin Bieber has contractedIndia has not seen many cases of lyme disease.
Potential Zika virus vaccine developedMicrocephaly is a birth defect where a baby's head is smaller than expected when compared to those of the same sex and age.
Malaria may have evolved 100 mn years ago & even affected dinosaurs, says studyMalaria is often thought to be of more modern origin- caused primarily by one genus of protozoa & spread by anopheline mosquitoes.