Disease & Condition

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 […]

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. […]

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 ​chikungunya […]