Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Research combats the stomach flu
More than 21 million cases of the stomach flu, caused by Norovirus, are reported every year in the United States.
Dec 5, 2013
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Computational analysis shows how dengue virus evolved in India
A multi-institutional study on dengue led by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) shows how the virus causing the disease has evolved dramatically over the last few decades in the Indian subcontinent.
May 1, 2023
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New portable tool detects dengue infected mosquitoes in the field
(Medical Xpress) -- A new portable tool to detect dengue virus-infected mosquitoes will help reduce the likelihood of human infections around the world.
May 21, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study shows why dengue fever prevention efforts often fail
(Medical Xpress)—Newly published research involving a 12-year study of dengue infections in Iquitos, Peru, helps explain why interventions to prevent the mosquito-borne disease are frequently unsuccessful.
May 19, 2014
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Fast detection of Dengue virus with new diagnostic
Fast detection for Dengue virus is possible based on an innovative label free immunosensor. The novel immunosensor with antibody-nanoparticle hybrid design offers high selectivity and sensitivity for Dengue virus NS1 biomarker ...
Mar 15, 2016
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Medical research
Spanish researchers design biomarkers for the detection of dengue and West Nile virus
Researchers at the University of Granada have designed a set of biomarkers that can be used in diagnostic tests for the detection of dengue and the West Nile virus, two infectious diseases transmitted by the bite of a mosquito. ...
Feb 6, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Birdcages source of dengue virus
Bird keeping for personal or commercial purposes is as common in Malaysia as in the rest of South-East Asia. However, birdcages could provide an ideal environment for the development of mosquitoes that transmit dengue virus ...
May 5, 2016
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Medications
Plant-based compound peruvoside could prevent spread of diverse medically important viruses
Peruvoside, a plant-based compound that is commonly used to treat heart failure, has been discovered to be able to prevent up to 12 medically important viruses, all originating from different virus families. These viruses ...
Jun 22, 2023
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Dengue infection: A shield against Zika-related birth defects
The Zika virus outbreak in Latin America less than 5 years ago had severe consequences for expectant mothers. Many who were infected with the Zika virus gave birth to children with microcephaly and other birth defects, collectively ...
Jul 8, 2019
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Indonesia confirms Zika case, urges calm
Indonesia Wednesday officially confirmed a case of the Zika virus dating back to last year but said it was prepared to handle any outbreak of the disease which has sparked alarm in the Americas.
Feb 3, 2016
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