What Is Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Overview Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) is a viral disease that presents a severe threat in many countries. It is caused by a virus of the genus Nairovirus which is a member of the Bunyaviridae family. The disease was first described in Crimea in 1944 and […]
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Omicron Variant Symptoms Causes and Treatment
What Is Omicron Variant Overview The Omicron variant of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 is a highly transmissible variant first identified in South Africa in November 2021. It is categorized as a variant of concern by the World Health Organization due to its large number of mutations in the spike protein which […]
Nipah Virus Infection Symptoms Causes and Treatment
What Is Nipah Virus Overview of the Deadly Virus The Nipah Virus (NiV) is a zoonotic virus meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans. It belongs to the family Paramyxoviridae which includes other serious viruses. Originally identified during an outbreak in 1999 in Malaysia and Singapore it was […]
Acute Flaccid Myelitis AFM Symptoms Causes and Treatment
Introduction to Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) is a rare but serious condition that affects the nervous system specifically the area of the spinal cord called gray matter. It leads to sudden and acute limb weakness and a loss of muscle tone and reflexes. AFM is notably […]
Candida Auris Infection Symptoms Causes and Treatment
What Is Candida Auris Candida auris is a multidrug-resistant yeast infection that poses a serious global health threat including in healthcare settings. It was first identified in Japan in 2009 and has since been found in various countries across the world. This yeast is known for causing severe infections especially […]
Marburg Virus Disease Symptoms Causes and Treatment
What Is Marburg Virus Disease Overview of the Filovirus Marburg virus disease (MVD) is an extremely severe and often fatal illness in humans caused by the Marburg virus which is a member of the filovirus family. This virus shares a common family tree with its better-known cousin the Ebola virus. […]
Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome SFTS Symptoms Causes and Treatment
What Is Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (SFTS) is a viral hemorrhagic fever caused by the SFTS virus (SFTSV) which is a member of the Phlebovirus genus in the Bunyaviridae family. The disease was first identified in China in 2009 and has since been reported […]
Tomato Flu Virus Symptoms Causes and Treatment
What Is Tomato Flu Virus Recent Emergence The Tomato Flu Virus also known as tomato fever emerged recently in 2022 first identified among young children in Kerala India. This viral infection has garnered attention due to its unusual symptoms resembling those of other significant viral infections like dengue and âchikungunya […]