Guillain-Barre syndrome

From Being Paralysed To a Successful Fitness Trainer: A 26-Year-Old Man And His Perfect Love Story Will Move You To Tears

Aditya Vashisht learned he had a rare ailment when he was 26 years old. His right half of his body became paralysed all of a sudden.

Jun 10, 2023, 16:49 PM IST

Do you know that bacteria in undercooked chicken can lead to paralysis? - Read

It cause Guillain-Barre Syndrome - the leading cause of acute neuromuscular paralysis in humans, say researchers.

Dec 11, 2016, 17:15 PM IST

2016 Rio Olympics: WHO chief going to the Games, says Zika risk low

Brazil has been hardest hit by the disease outbreak, and many physicians, competitors and potential visitors have expressed fears the Olympics could serve as a catalyst to spread the virus globally.

Jul 29, 2016, 17:23 PM IST

Colombia sees sharp rise in Zika cases

Three of these patients have died because of Zika virus infection and six more suspicious deaths were under investigation.

Feb 14, 2016, 17:48 PM IST

More than 5,000 pregnant women in Colombia have Zika virus: Govt

More than 5,000 pregnant Colombian women are infected with the mosquito-borne Zika virus, the country`s national health institute said on Saturday, as the disease continues its rapid spread across the Americas.

Feb 14, 2016, 04:14 AM IST

Brazil announces international partnership to produce Zika vaccine

The Brazilian government will invest $2 million in the project while the amount to be invested by the US side is yet to be disclosed. 

Feb 12, 2016, 10:22 AM IST

Three dead in Venezuela after contracting Zika: Maduro

On January 28, Venezuelan Health Minister Luisana Melo said the country had recorded 4,700 suspected cases.

Feb 12, 2016, 08:43 AM IST

WHO mulls declaring global health emergency over Zika

It has since become the country worst affected by microcephaly, with 270 confirmed cases and 3,448 suspected cases, up from 147 in 2014.

 

Feb 02, 2016, 00:02 AM IST