VIRAL DISEASE

Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Mystery in the Mountains: A Deadly Virus Hits the Himalayas

A virus called Lumpy Skin Disease Virus (LSDV) is making life tough for cows and buffaloes in the hilly regions of India. Imagine a virus that is not only super infectious but also deadly and can travel across borders. This is exactly what LSDV is. It is part of a bigger family called Poxvi

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Mumps Outbreaks: Can AI Predict The Next One in China?

A health problem has been popping up in Yunnan, China. It's called mumps. You know it that makes your face swell up. The bad thing is, this disease is causing big trouble. Even though there's a vaccine, cases keep coming back. This is a serious public health issue.

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Jan 15 2025SCIENCE

Viral Threats in Amazon Peccaries: A Health Mystery

Peccaries, including collared peccaries (CP) and white-lipped peccaries (WLP), are vital for food and income in Amazonian rural communities. Since the 1980s, researchers have noticed that WLP populations in the Amazon region sometimes disappear without a clear explanation. This is a big deal because

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