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Coronavirus
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

What is Hantavirus?

Three travelers died on a cruise ship due to suspected hantavirus, with one confirmed case and low risk to the public, according to WHO.
#nipah-virus
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Public health

Nipah virus outbreak: Health screenings rolled out at some airports after India cases: Here's the latest

fromFast Company
3 months ago
Public health

Nipah virus outbreak: Health screenings rolled out at some airports after India cases: Here's the latest

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Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Why is India's Nipah virus outbreak spooking the world?

A Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal has produced two confirmed health-worker cases; Nipah is a zoonotic, often deadly virus with person-to-person and foodborne transmission.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Brain-infecting 'raccoon roundworm' parasite found in dog in San Fernando Valley

During a routine exam, veterinarians found Baylisascaris eggs in the dog's system - the first such formal report of raccoon roundworm in a dog in county history, according to a Los Angeles County Department of Public Health news release. In 2024, two South Bay residents were sickened by the parasite, which can infect the brain, spinal cord and eyes and lead to eye disease and swelling of the brain.
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Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

Mosquitoes Show a Clear Preference for Human Blood after Deforestation

Mosquitoes in remnants of Brazil's Atlantic Forest predominantly fed on humans, showing species-level preference linked to deforestation and increased disease risk.
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