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The mosquito may seem a very small creature, but can be deadly as they spread quite a few severe infections, with chikungunya being one of them. The disease got its name from an African language, which means to walk bent over.
Chikungunya is a viral disease that is carried by specific varieties of infected mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus). It was originally confused for dengue, which is another mosquito-transmitted infection, but then called out as a separate disease. Bot...more
Chikungunya is a viral disease that is carried by specific varieties of infected mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus). It was originally confused for dengue, which is another mosquito-transmitted infection, but then called out as a separate disease. Bot...more
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Clinically, a case of AES is defined as a person of any age, at any time of year with the acute onset of fever and a change in mental status (including symptoms such as confusion, disorientation, coma, or inability to talk) and/or new onset of seizures (excluding simple febrile seizures). Most Common cause of AES is Japanese encephalitis and toxic encephalopathy.
There have also been cases of toxic encephalopathy (litchi deaths) in Muzaffarpur during the same season. outbreaks generally...more
There have also been cases of toxic encephalopathy (litchi deaths) in Muzaffarpur during the same season. outbreaks generally...more
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Muscular dystrophy can be curable completely by right homeopathic medicine i.e by classical homoeopathy.
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The tiny mosquito can pose a lot of health issues. While malaria was the only dreaded disease until some time ago, the incidence of chikungunya is constantly on the rise. In fact, the nonspecific symptoms and absence of vaccination make it extremely difficult to prevent and diagnose this in the early stages.
Causes: First described in the African continent (Tanzania), the word chikungunya means to walk bent over in the Makonde or Kimakonde language. This appearance is because of the e...more
Causes: First described in the African continent (Tanzania), the word chikungunya means to walk bent over in the Makonde or Kimakonde language. This appearance is because of the e...more
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The consumption of unripe litchis (lychees) is said to be responsible for the death of 48 children in Muzaffarpur, which is one of the leading districts producing litchi in Bihar. These children consumed litchi on an empty stomach. The authorities concluded that litchi consumption can be directly related to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome AES.
As per the officials, Eating unripe litchis on an empty stomach may be the reason for outbreaks of high fever followed by disorientation and seizure...more
As per the officials, Eating unripe litchis on an empty stomach may be the reason for outbreaks of high fever followed by disorientation and seizure...more
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