COVID alert! New UK study reveals that Delta variant doubles risk of hospitalisation
The study analysing more than 40,000 COVID-19 cases in the UK confirmed by virus genome sequencing finds a two-fold increased risk of hospitalisation from Delta versus Alpha variant infections.
Aug 28, 2021, 13:05 PM IST
Startling! India among countries at greatest risk of Zika virus transmission: Experts
As per a story published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases has warned that India is a fertile ground for a potential Zika epidemic.
Sep 02, 2016, 13:31 PM IST
New bacterial species that causes Lyme disease discovered
Typical symptoms of Lyme disease include fever, headache, rash, neck pain and arthritis in later stages.
Feb 09, 2016, 16:00 PM IST
Drug-resistant TB is difficult but treatable
Despite the successful outcome, the experts say the child's case underscores the shape-shifting nature of a bacterium increasingly resistant to drugs, and the serious challenges of monitoring and treating pediatric TB.
Nov 16, 2015, 09:02 AM IST
