Viral Infection
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Why common infections are becoming harder to treat: Doctor explains the antibiotic resistance crisis
Health | Jun 29, 2026, 12:19 PM ISTAntibiotic resistance is making common bacterial infections harder to treat. Dr Ashita Singhal explains how the misuse of antibiotics is creating dangerous superbugs, why vulnerable patients face greater risks, and what you can do to help slow this growing global health crisis.
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After Alka Yagnik reveals rare hearing loss diagnosis, ENT specialist explains the condition
Health | Jun 24, 2026, 06:55 PM ISTAfter Alka Yagnik revealed she was diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss following a viral attack, ENT specialist Dr Vishal Vikas Nair explains the condition, symptoms, treatment options and why early diagnosis is crucial.
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Monsoon eye infections are rising: These signs mean it’s time to see a doctor
Health | Aug 08, 2025, 11:28 AM ISTMonsoon brings infections, especially in the eyes. If you're seeing redness, discharge or blurry vision, here’s what it might mean and when to act fast.
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Why is National Dengue Day celebrated? Know theme, history and significance
Health | May 16, 2025, 10:42 AM ISTNational Dengue Day: Raising awareness about dengue fever's impact. Learn about the theme, history, and significance of this mosquito-borne viral infection. Stay informed; take action.
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Norovirus infection: Are hand sanitizers effective in killing the virus? Other preventive measures
Health | Jan 17, 2025, 08:13 AM ISTNorovirus is highly contagious and therefore, it is important that you take the required preventive measures to keep yourself protected. A lot of people tend to use hand sanitizers but is it really effective in killing the virus? Read here.
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WHO declares Mpox a global health emergency again amid Congo outbreak
World | Aug 15, 2024, 06:40 AM ISTThe World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global public health emergency for mpox for the second time in two years, following an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has spread to neighbouring countries.
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Chandipura virus: Gujarat reports 13 new suspected cases, five fatalities
Gujarat | Jul 21, 2024, 10:52 PM ISTWith the latest cases, the tally of confirmed and suspected cases has reached 84. Meanwhile, the death toll for confirmed and suspected cases has gone up to 32.
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What is Chandipura vesiculovirus? Know causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of viral disease
Health | Jul 14, 2024, 11:31 AM ISTChandipura vesiculovirus is a virus primarily affecting children in India, causing encephalitis with rapid onset of fever, seizures, and altered consciousness. Learn about its causes, symptoms, available treatments, and preventive measures to protect against this severe viral disease.
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Mumps: Kerala witness 190 cases in a day, know what are the causes, symptoms, treatment and more
Health | Mar 13, 2024, 10:18 AM ISTLearn about the basics of mumps, including transmission, symptoms, complications, prevention, and treatment from an expert. Find out how vaccination can effectively prevent mumps outbreaks and protect against other diseases.
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Around 80 per cent Delhi-NCR households hit by 'viral fever' in 1-month, says survey
India | Aug 19, 2022, 11:31 AM ISTViral fever in Delhi-NCR: The survey received over 11,000 responses from residents of Delhi, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Noida and Faridabad. Sixty-three per cent of the respondents were men and 37 per cent were women.
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Zika virus: With one fresh case, total case tally in Kanpur reaches 11
India | Nov 02, 2021, 10:49 AM ISTA house-to-house survey was conducted by 65 surveillance teams of health, civic, para-medical personnel and staff of local administration in the affected areas, including IAF station on Monday.
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Uttar Pradesh: 105 fresh cases of dengue, viral fever surface in Firozabad
India | Sep 05, 2021, 11:10 PM ISTPragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohia) chief Shivpal Singh Yadav told reporters that over 200 patients with dengue and viral fever come every day to the hospital.
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Alert issued in Noida as fatal 'viral fever' cases rise in western Uttar Pradesh
India | Aug 27, 2021, 09:21 AM ISTSome western UP districts like Mathura, Firozabad, Mainpuri have witnessed a spike in cases of “viral fever” in recent days, with the illness claiming around a dozen lives, according to reports.
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Cases of monsoon-related illnesses increase in UP's Kanpur
India | Aug 25, 2021, 02:47 PM ISTDr Shailesh, a doctor at Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital said most of the cases of dengue, malaria, and chikungunya.
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IIT Gandhinagar creates anti-viral coating to fight viral infections
Good News | Jul 12, 2021, 12:27 PM ISTIIT Gandhinagar has come up with a unique invention that can help prevent viral infections among people.
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Homeopathic treatment for Chikungunya: Is it effective?
Lifestyle | Jun 16, 2017, 02:32 PM ISTIt is not incurable, and a person suffering from this illness is supposed to build up a lifelong immunity.
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Anna Asks Supporters Not To Worry About His Health
India | Jan 01, 2012, 09:00 PM ISTPune, Jan 1: Speaking for the first time after ending his fast abruptly in Mumbai last week, hospitalised Anna Hazare today asked his supporters not to worry about his health saying he will be alright