Virus

A virus is a small infectious agent that replicates inside the body of a living organism.

Avian Influenza: Cooking poultry at or above 70 degrees may kill the bird flu virus

According to the World Health Organisation, cooking of poultry at or above 70 degree Celsius is a safe measure to kill the bird flu virus.
Initial COVID-19 severity may not up later respiratory complications

If you are a COVID-19 survivor, you can heave a sigh of relief as a new study finds that initial severity of the disease may not be associated with later respiratory complications.
Molecular iodine: The silent weapon against the COVID-19 pandemic

There is no "one" correct way to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. But free molecular iodine provides longer protection than soap and alcohol sanitisers.
COVID-19 may trigger endophthalmitis, a rare eye infection that causes vision loss

Experts warn that COVID-19 may trigger a rare, sight-stealing infection by causing inflammation in the cornea. Read on to know more.
Know the reason why people in their 20s and 30s too face risk of dying from COVID-19

Age is the strongest predictor of mortality from COVID-19. But a new study identifies some common patient characteristics that increases risk of death too.
Dangerous mutation of COVID-19 virus: Britain on high alert as 'new variant' of coronavirus identified

Over the last week, there has been sharp, exponential rises in coronavirus infections across London, Kent, parts of Essex and Hertfordshire. New variant of COVID-19 may be behind this.
Coronavirus FAQs: Does wearing two masks provide better protection than one?

You might have seen people wearing more than one mask at a time and wondered if that would provide better protection. It depends on what type of masks you are using, say experts.
Drug for rare enzyme deficiency may help treat herpes viruses effectively

A drug currently prescribed to treat a rare enzyme deficiency can help cells clear the herpes simplex viruses. Read on to know more.
COVID-19 affects some people more than others: Know why

Researchers claim to have found clues as to why the COVID-19 virus affects different groups in dissimilar ways and think the answer may lie in the proteins initiating infection.
This anti-parasitic drug can kill COVID-19 virus in 48 hours

Scientists feel that instead of focusing on new treatments to combat COVID-19, existing treatments like this anti-parasitic drug could bring reprieve to people.
COVID-19 virus survives on surfaces within thin films, says study

This discrepancy suggests an orders of magnitude difference in the time between droplet drying and the survival time of the COVID-19 virus on surfaces.
Experts reveal strategies to reduce indoor transmission of COVID-19

As colder weather forces people to spend more time indoors, blocking COVID-19 transmission will become more challenging than ever, say scientists.
Chapare virus: Scientists confirm rare deadly virus in Bolivia can spread from person to person

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently discovered a rare virus in Bolivia. The 'Chapare' virus is capable of human-to-human transmission, and belong to a family of viruses that can cause fevers, such as Ebola.
COVID-19: Scientists identify patients who recover quickly, sustain antibodies

India's Covid-19 tally climbed to 83.64 lakh with 50,210 new cases in a day, while 77,11,809 people have recuperated so far, pushing the national recovery rate to 92.20 per cent.
COVID-19 death sees further dip as India's tally at 82.7L
World Stroke Day 2020: Expert explains the link between COVID-19 and stroke and how you can prevent it

World Stroke Day: Dr N K Venkataramana, Founder Chairman BRAINS Hospitals & Chief Neurosurgeon - BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Bangalore, explains the link between COVID-19 and stroke. Read on to know how you can prevent the risk.
COVID-19 virus can linger on human skin much longer than flu viruses

Both these viruses can be rapidly inactivated with a hand sanitizer, said a new study underscoring the importance of handwashing or using a sanitiser.
Meet the 3 scientists who jointly won Nobel Prize in medicine for Hepatitis C virus discovery

Announcing the prize, the Nobel Committee noted that the trio's work, dating back to the 1970s and 1980s, has helped saved millions of lives from Hepatitis C disease.
COVID-19 infection suppresses pain: This may explain virus spread, say scientists

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can relieve pain. This may explain why nearly half of the people who got COVID-19 experience few or no symptoms.
The common cold may give you immunity from COVID-19 for a lifetime

A new study says that seasonal colds you've had in the past could protect you from COVID-19, maybe even for a lifetime. Read on to know more.

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