Dengue
Dengue refers to a tropical disease caused by four different types of virus. It is usually transmitted by mosquitoes and the common symptoms include fever, headache, muscle and joint pains and skin rash. There is no vaccine for dengue and the only way to reduce infections is to improve hygiene levels so as to prevent mosquito bites and prevent mosquitoes from breeding. It’s particularly difficult to create a vaccine because it’s caused by different viruses and there are no animal models available for testing. The disease kills over five thousand Indians every year and is a seasonal threat, particularly during the monsoon seasons. Dr Amitabh Parti, additional director, internal medicine, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Delhi sheds light on dengue — causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
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The boy was suffering from Dengue Shock Syndrome and multiple morbidities such as severe hepatitis, Acute Kidney Injury Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Sepsis and Dyselectrolemia.
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Agencies, January 31, 2019 at 09:05am
Researchers, including one of an Indian-origin, have identified 20 genes that can predict an individual's likelihood of developing a severe form of dengue fever with about 80 per cent accuracy.
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Here is how you can prevent these common health problems that occur during the rainy season.
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Keep dengue at bay by incorporating these natural remedies.
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Don't want to use chemical-laced mosquito repellents? Try these tricks to ward off mosquitoes and prevent diseases like malaria and dengue.
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Agencies, December 18, 2018 at 12:21pm
According to the weekly report by the MCD released on Monday, 1,062 dengue cases were recorded in November 2018 while it was 816 in 2017
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Agencies, December 11, 2018 at 10:03am
As the temperature dipped in the national capital, the cases of dengue have also gown down. So far, only 75 cases have been reported in the week ending December 10 compared to 251 cases in the previous week, according to a municipal report released on Monday.
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Along with the many healthcare and life sciences campaigns of the company, eradication of mosquito-borne disease is considered as serious stuff by Alphabet. Through Verily and other branches of the company, Alphabet is investigating smart contact lenses, artificial intelligence applications for health care, and the molecular mechanisms of aging.
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Delhi is once again in the grip of Dengue with the onset of winters. Be armed with these natural remedies and prevent this mosquito borne ailment efficiently.
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Agencies, November 26, 2018 at 07:24pm
As many as 260 cases of dengue were reported in the national capital in the week ending November 24, compared to 271 in the previous week, taking the total to 811 so far this month, according to a municipal report released on Monday.
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