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Zika virus causes a deadly disease called Zika fever or Zika virus disease that spreads by the bite of the Aedes mosquito. The Zika virus is a member of the virus family FLAVIVIRIDAE and is closely related to the dengue, yellow fever, Japanese Encephalitis, and West Nile viruses. It was isolated in the Zika forest of Uganda in 1947 and is known to be prevalent in continents like Africa and Asia primarily, though it s slowly making headway in the developed world and has spawned the deadly 2015-20...more
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The invention that allowed viruses to be discovered at all was the Chamberland-Pasteur ï¬lter. This was developed in 1884 in Paris by Charles Chamberland, who worked with Louis Pasteur. It consisted of unglazed porcelain âcandlesâ, with pore sizes of 0.1 â 1 micron (100 - 1000 nm), which could be used to completely remove all bacteria or other cells known at the time from a liquid suspension. Though this simple invention essentially enabled the establishment of a whole new science â vir...more
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Yes there are medicines. But u need to understand that this is not the only factor that can boost immunity. U need to do lifestyle changes also. Follow this
1. Don't take tea empty stomach. Eat something like a banana (if you are not diabetic). ) or any seasonal fruit or soaked almonds and a glass of water first thing in the morning (within 10 mins of waking up). No only biscuits or rusk will not do.
2. Don't Overeat
3. Take your breakfast every day. Don't skip it. U should e...more
1. Don't take tea empty stomach. Eat something like a banana (if you are not diabetic). ) or any seasonal fruit or soaked almonds and a glass of water first thing in the morning (within 10 mins of waking up). No only biscuits or rusk will not do.
2. Don't Overeat
3. Take your breakfast every day. Don't skip it. U should e...more
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Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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Hepatitis C is a Viral Infection That is Little Talked About, But Can Be As Dangerous As Hepatitis B
Most people have head or what became in the 1980s and '90s the dreaded AIDS virus. With time and the availability of medicines, it ceased to be a killer. However, the knowledge of it helped stem its spread. Most people, unfortunately, don't realize that hepatitis C is also a killer, simply because not much has been said about it. In fact, it is also a virus, but is 10 times more infectio...more
Most people have head or what became in the 1980s and '90s the dreaded AIDS virus. With time and the availability of medicines, it ceased to be a killer. However, the knowledge of it helped stem its spread. Most people, unfortunately, don't realize that hepatitis C is also a killer, simply because not much has been said about it. In fact, it is also a virus, but is 10 times more infectio...more
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Ayurvedic Doctor•Lakhimpur Kheri
Poliovirus is a deadly and highly contagious virus that spreads through direct or indirect human to human contact. However, what makes polio really fatal is the fact that it has no cure.
What causes polio?
The poliovirus is caused by small RNA based viruses of the enterovirus group of the Picornavirus family. With three different types, it can cause a wide range of health concerns in humans. The type 1 virus is the most severe and is responsible for about 85% of all paralysis ...more
What causes polio?
The poliovirus is caused by small RNA based viruses of the enterovirus group of the Picornavirus family. With three different types, it can cause a wide range of health concerns in humans. The type 1 virus is the most severe and is responsible for about 85% of all paralysis ...more
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The coronavirus is a family of viruses that causes illnesses like cold to more severe diseases such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (sars) and middle east respiratory syndrome (MERS)
A new coronavirus has broken out in the Chinese city of Wuhan, named as novel coronavirus. (2019-Nov). A seafood market is assumed to be the source of the outbreak.
At least 106 people have died in China and more than 4500 people are affected worldwide.
Most coronaviruses spread the same way other c...more
A new coronavirus has broken out in the Chinese city of Wuhan, named as novel coronavirus. (2019-Nov). A seafood market is assumed to be the source of the outbreak.
At least 106 people have died in China and more than 4500 people are affected worldwide.
Most coronaviruses spread the same way other c...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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Zika virus causes a deadly disease called Zika fever or Zika virus disease that spreads by the bite of the Aedes mosquito. The Zika virus is a member of the virus family FLAVIVIRIDAE and is closely related to the dengue, yellow fever, Japanese Encephalitis, and West Nile viruses. It was isolated in the Zika forest of Uganda in 1947 and is known to be prevalent in continents like Africa and Asia primarily, though it s slowly making headway in the developed world and has spawned the deadly 2015-20...more
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The Zika virus has been hogging the international limelight for some time. The virus and its effects on the human body are unique. It is known to cause microcephaly in infants born to infected mothers. Babies with microcephaly have small heads and abnormal eyes. This is the most highlighted features of Zika virus infection. However, it may also have a profound effect on the infected mother, though on rare occasions. It may precipitate Guillain-Barr syndrome. When people suffer from this syndrom...more
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1. You are exposed to repeated infection. 2. You should identify that, 3. Drink only hot water or mineral water. 4. Eat plenty of clean fruits and vegetables. And rich protein diet 5. Do not eat outside frequently. 6. Take hot water bath ---- taking all these precaution is more important than suffering.
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