What is STSS? Japan sees record breaking outbreak in deadly bacterial infectionSTSS, a severe and fatal bacterial infection, is striking a record in Japan. It claimed 77 lives between January and March of this year.
18 Jun, 2024, 03.00 AM IST
Deadly 'flesh-eating bacteria' outbreak sweeps Japan, patient die in 48 hours; Here's all you need to knowJapan Bacteria (Google Trends): A deadly outbreak of Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) in Japan has raised concerns as cases approa...
17 Jun, 2024, 05.01 PM IST
Flesh-eating bacteria that can kill in two days spreads faster than ever in JapanFlesh-eating bacteria in Japan: A deadly outbreak of Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), caused by a "flesh-eating" bacteria, is rap...
17 Jun, 2024, 12.30 AM IST
Japan warns on surge in potentially deadly strep throat casesHealth authorities in Japan have issued warnings regarding a significant increase in potentially fatal strep throat infections, with cases ...
26 Mar, 2024, 04.41 PM IST
Strep A deaths: Fatal disease kills 15 children in UKAccording to the UK Health Security Agency, there is currently no proof which says a new strain of Strep A has started circulating. The hik...
09 Dec, 2022, 02.47 AM IST
What is Strep A? Known about the deadly scarlet fever that has claimed lives of several kids in UK9 kids died from the infection in the UK.
08 Dec, 2022, 07.43 PM IST
Strep A infections: UK health officials advise parents to exercise caution following 6 infant fatalitiesHealth officials in the United Kingdom encourage parents to be cautious after a recent outbreak of severe Strep A infections killed at leas...
06 Dec, 2022, 12.49 AM IST
Strep A: What are symptoms of contagious bacterial infection spreading in UK?With the rise of Strep A infections, health authorities have swung in action and have been providing schools with guidance on how to effect...
02 Dec, 2022, 11.02 PM IST
Biological E's Pneumonia jab for kids gets nodStreptococcus pneumoniae infection is a leading cause of child mortality under 5 years of age in India and other developing countries.
02 Sep, 2022, 12.14 AM IST
BE's pediatric pneumonia jab gets CDSCO expert panel approvalThe BE's pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) can be administered to infants at 6, 10 and 14 weeks of age. Streptococcus pneumoniae infecti...
01 Sep, 2022, 05.46 PM IST
It’s your gut! Do you still have long Covid symptoms? Blame it on microbesGut bacteria play a crucial role in your Long Covid suffering.
27 Jan, 2022, 07.21 PM IST
India's 1st fully indigenously developed vaccine against pneumonia gets DCGI nodThe ministry said the vaccine will be used for active immunisatiuon against invasive disease and pneumonia caused by 'Streptococcus pneumon...
15 Jul, 2020, 08.15 PM IST
- Sipping red wine may ward off your gum disease
London, Feb 23 (IANS) Suffering from gum disease? Sipping a glass of red wine may help combat the harmful bacteria and other pathogens that...
23 Feb, 2018, 07.27 PM IST
Breastfeeding can protect your child against deadly infectionThe bacteria, called Group B streptococcus, are a common cause of meningitis in newborns and the leading cause of infection in the first th...
27 Aug, 2016, 05.19 PM IST
Pneumonia bacterium may permanently scar the heartThe researchers found proof that Streptococcus pneumoniae, the leading cause of community-acquired pneumonia, actually physically damages t...
26 Sep, 2014, 07.26 PM IST
- Glenmark gets USFDA nod for Mupirocin; stock up
Glenmark Generics, a subsidiary of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, has received final approval from the USFDA for Mupirocin ointment.
10 Jun, 2011, 10.37 AM IST
- Venus files patent application for anti-bacterial drug
Pharmaceutical firm Venus Remedies on Monday said it has filed a patent application for its combination drug for the treatment of multi-bac...
10 Mar, 2008, 02.58 PM IST