Chikungunya Virus News Gathered from Medindia
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Rise in Prevalence of DEN-2 Variant Raises Concerns in Dengue Outbreaks
In Uttar Pradesh the DEN-2 variant of dengue is increasingly common among people who have tested positive for this mosquito-transmitted disease (!--ref1--). Samples from Ghaziabad have also tested positive for DEN-2. So far, over 6000 cases of medlinkdengue/medlink and seven deaths among dengue patients have been reported in the state. The three districts with the highest dengue cases are Gautam Buddha Nagar (627 cases), Ghaziabad (575 cases), and Lucknow (700 cases). DEN-2 was the predominant ...
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Tamil Nadu Plans 1,000 Medical Camps for Dengue Screening Starting October 1
Starting from October 1, the health department of Tamil Nadu will conduct 1,000 medical camps dedicated to screening for medlinkdengue/medlink, said Health Minister Ma Subramanian. He said that a medical team will visit the fever-affected areas every day and conduct medical camps, adding that a total of 476 mobile medical teams will be pressed into service for creating awareness among the public. h2 805 Mobile School Teams to Conduct Fever Screening Camps in Tamil Nadu /h2 Subramanian ...
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Dengue Crisis Deepens in Bengal as Cases Surpass 50,000 Threshold
The medlinkdengue/medlink outbreak in West Bengal has escalated significantly, surpassing 50,000 reported cases. While the health department hasn't disclosed official data on dengue-related fatalities, unofficial estimates suggest the toll stands at around 60 (!--ref1--). However, BJP Legislators, like the Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, have claimed that the toll has crossed the 100-mark considering that in several cases dengue deaths have been reported ...
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Dengue Outbreak Grips Kolkata as Cases Skyrocket Over the Past Week
Over the past week, an alarming surge in new medlinkdengue/medlink cases has been observed in Kolkata, causing concern among health authorities as the Durga Puja celebrations approach next week. But KMC Mayor Firhad Hakim seems to be confident that the graph for affected people, which has reached its peak, will take a downward curve in the next few weeks. h2 Rising Dengue Cases Pose Threat to Kolkata's Health /h2 "Generally, this is the period when the graph of affected people ...
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Lucknow Sees Alarming Spike With 38 New Dengue Cases Within a Day
Over the past day, Lucknow recorded the highest single-day medlinkdengue/medlink caseload of the year, with 38 new cases reported. h2 Dengue Cases Distribution in Lucknow /h2 According to the details shared by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Lucknow, Indira Nagar, Chowk, NK Road and Aliganj reported five cases each, Chander Nagar and Chinhat four cases, and Tudiyaganj three. Apart from the hospitals, people are also consulting doctors via telephone or getting medical help at health and wellness centres....
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Dengue Infections Surge Past 13,000 in Bihar
In the past 24 hours, an additional surge in medlinkdengue/medlink patients has pushed the total number of cases in Bihar beyond 13,000, stated officials (!--ref1--). According to the health department, 274 positive cases were registered in the last 24 hours in the state. The officer further said that 41 deaths were recorded in the state this year so far, and maximum casualties took place in October. The 41 included 11 in Patna, six in Bhagalpur, three in Samastipur, three in Begusarai and three in Muzaffarpur....
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Dengue Mosquito Eggs: The Biochemical Secrets of Survival Revealed
The biochemical mechanisms that allow the eggs of the medlinkdengue/medlink-causing mosquito to endure adverse conditions and regenerate when favorable conditions are restored have been uncovered by researchers from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi and the Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine in Bengaluru. (!--ref1--) This research marks a significant stride in the battle against medlinkmosquito-borne diseases/medlink, offering hope for more effective vector control measures....
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Increased Temperatures Pose Growing Dengue Risk
The escalating impact of climate change is anticipated to expand the reach of medlinkdengue/medlink, a mosquito-borne disease claiming thousands of lives annually, into previously unaffected regions such as the US and Europe, warned a scientist. Data shows that about 20,000 people die from dengue fever every year mostly in Asia and South America (!--ref1--). The disease has a fatality rate of one death per 100 patients. India, Brazil, Peru, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Argentina, Mexico, ...
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Peru's Worst Dengue Outbreak Ever
bHighlights:/b ul class="group-list" li El Nino and increased rainfall have caused tropical cyclones, creating ideal breeding grounds for mosquitos and leading to a widespread dengue outbreak /li li Peruvian health officials are taking action to prevent dengue by eliminating mosquito breeding sites and raising awareness about the severity of the disease /li li The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) warns of the return of El Nino, resembling the intense ...
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El Nino may Boost Cases of Dengue, Chikungunya
El Nino, the ocean warming event is preparing the world for a rapid spread of diseases such as medlinkZika/medlink, medlinkchikungunya/medlink, and medlinkdengue/medlink. According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), El Nino could lead to new records for temperatures, particularly in areas that already experience above-average temperatures during El Nino. h2 El Nino Effect /h2 El Nino events usually occur every two to seven years and ...
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Dengue Fever: Is Papaya Leaf Extract Effective for Platelet Count?
bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points" liThe use of papaya leaves as a natural cure for dengue has received much interest in the recent outbreak/li liDue to the presence of several active components, papaya leaves may increase platelet count in dengue/li liHowever, the role of papaya leaves cannot be scientifically substantiated based on a few positive preliminary reports/li/ul With the start of the monsoon, the risk of dengue increases, and people begin to look for home remedies....
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Maternal Dengue Fever Leaves a Lasting Impression on Births
New research study from the University of Surrey and the University of Birmingham reveals "compelling evidence" that maternal dengue fever, including mild infections, has a significant impact on birth outcomes (!--ref1--). Surrey and Birmingham's researchers have found robust evidence of the negative impact of dengue infections on birth weight - with effects documented for mild and moderate infections with the virus. h2 Mild but Mighty /h2 The results were particularly prominent among ...
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School Children Enrolled on a Dengue Awareness Spree
Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj held a high-level meeting with all the stakeholders to review the preparedness to tackle medlinkvector-borne/medlink diseases in the national capital. The AAP government said that it has decided to take the help of government school students to prevent dengue by spreading awareness to check stagnant water at their homes. The Directorate of Education and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi have been asked to direct private and government schools to provide ...
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Dengue Crisis in Bangladesh: Death Toll Crosses 300
In the last 24 hours, Bangladesh recorded an additional 10 deaths and 2,495 new dengue cases, bringing the death toll to 303 and the total number of infections to 63,968, revealed sources(!--ref1--). The South Asian country experienced its highest spike in medlinkdengue cases/medlink last month, with 43,854 new infections and 204 deaths, Xinhua news agency reported quoting the DGHS. h2 What is Dengue Fever /h2 Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne disease caused by the dengue virus, commonly found in tropical regions worldwide....
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Dengue Virus Grows More Virulent in Warmer Temperatures
medlinkDengue/medlink, a recurring tropical disease that experiences outbreaks during the monsoon season, becomes more aggressive and severe in animal models when its virus (DENV) is cultivated in mosquito-derived cells and exposed to elevated environmental temperatures. (!--ref1--) The research, which can phenomenally help in predicting and mitigating the severity and virulence of dengue, has assumed critical importance as it seeks to establish the impact of global warming on the ...
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Bengaluru Records 4,427 Dengue Cases This Year
Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao revealed that Bengaluru has recorded 4,427 medlinkdengue/medlink cases this year. He also announced the launch of a monitoring app for these cases. h2 Action Plan Discussed to Combat Dengue Surge in Bengaluru /h2 At a meeting with the officials of the health department and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) over rising cases of dengue in Bengaluru, Rao directed the concerned authorities to take appropriate measures to contain the disease....
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Breakthrough in Mosquitoes for Fighting Dengue Fever
Scientists have identified that a medlinkprotein/medlink called Argonaute 2 in i Aedes. Aegypti/i mosquito plays a pivotal role, through multiple biological mechanisms, in maintaining the mosquito's health and vitality despite infections. The new finding could help reduce the mosquito-to-human transmission of dengue, medlinkyellow fever/medlink, medlinkZika/medlink, and other harmful and sometimes deadly viruses (!--ref1--). Ae. aegypti mosquitoes do not succumb to these viruses ...
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Bangladesh Grapples With Dengue Crisis as Death Toll Surpasses 900
The number of reported dengue fever cases in Bangladesh this year has reached 187,725, with the death toll exceeding 900 individuals, according to data from the health department. h2 DGHS Reports Surge in Dengue Cases with 16 New Deaths in Bangladesh /h2 According to the DGHS, 63,917 medlinkdengue/medlink cases were recorded so far in September, (!--ref1--) after 71,976 in August and 43,854 in July. The South Asian country recorded 16 more deaths and 3,008 more dengue infections in the last 24 hours....
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FDA Approves First Vaccine for Chikungunya Virus
bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points"li The U.S Food and Drug Administration approved the first chikungunya vaccine- Ixchiq/li liIxchiq is administered as a single dose intra-muscularly for individuals over 18 years of age and older who are more likely to be exposed to chikungunya virus /li liThe vaccine's capacity to transmit from mother to fetus during pregnancy, as well as any potential adverse effects in newborns, remains elusive/li/ul Tropical illnesses ...
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India Records High Dengue Fatality Rate in 2023
In 2023, India ranked among the top 20 nations with the highest reported cases and fatalities from dengue, surpassing the annual figures of the past five years. The report, by aid agency Save the Children, showed that between January and November 2023, a whopping 5 million cases of dengue fever were recorded across 20 of the worst-impacted countries -- marking a 30 percent increase in cases compared to 2022 and 18 percent more than the figures in 2019. h2 Underreported Dengue Cases and ...
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