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Enrolment in third phase clinical trials for India’s first dengue vaccine nearly complete, says ICMR

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Enrolment in third phase clinical trials for India’s first dengue vaccine nearly complete, says ICMR

The tetravalent dengue vaccine strain (TV003/TV005) originally developed by the National Institutes of Health, the U.S., has shown promising results in preclinical and clinical trials worldwide. Representational File Image | Photo Credit: The Hindu Following an announcement by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Panacea Biotec Limited to initiate third phase trials, about … Read more

Spurt in dengue cases in Alappuzha

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Spurt in dengue cases in Alappuzha

After a lull, Alappuzha district is witnessing a surge in dengue cases. According to Health department statistics, 44 confirmed cases have been reported from various parts of the district since the start of September. The cases have been reported from Mararikulam, Kainakary, Chunakara, Nooranad, Panavally, Thuravoor, Punnapra, Devikulangara, Ambalappuzha, Kanjikuzhy, Muhamma, Cherthala, Mannancherry, Pallipuram, Veliayanad, … Read more

No respite from spike in dengue cases in Ernakulam

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No respite from spike in dengue cases in Ernakulam

Ernakulam reported around 1,250 confirmed and suspected cases of dengue fever over the past two weeks. There seems to be no respite from the spike in cases as the district accounted for an average 28% of the total confirmed cases reported in the State between August 15 and August 29. From August 1 to 10, … Read more

Ernakulam has nearly one-third of dengue cases in State

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Ernakulam has nearly one-third of dengue cases in State

Ernakulam accounted for around 30% of the confirmed dengue cases reported in Kerala over the past two weeks, according to official estimates. Of the total 1,285 confirmed cases reported since June 15, 402 were reported in the district, indicating the spike in the number of dengue cases. Around 160 confirmed cases were recorded in Ernakulam … Read more

Spread of tiger mosquito behind rise of dengue fever in Europe

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Spread of tiger mosquito behind rise of dengue fever in Europe

3 hours ago By Philippa Roxby, Health reporter Getty Images Mosquitoes can spread disease from person to person, and from place to place An invasive species of mosquito has been found in 13 countries in the EU, including France, Spain and Greece, with experts linking their discovery to a rise in dengue fever in Europe. Climate change … Read more

IISc’s computational analysis throws light on how dengue virus evolved in India – ET HealthWorld

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IISc’s computational analysis throws light on how dengue virus evolved in India – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: A multi-institutional study on dengue led by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) shows how the virus causing the disease has evolved dramatically over the last few decades in the Indian subcontinent. Cases of dengue – a mosquito-borne viral disease – have steadily increased in the last 50 years, predominantly in … Read more

Alert sounded against dengue in seven districts

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Alert sounded against dengue in seven districts

The Health department has sounded a special alert against dengue in seven districts where cases have begun to show a rising trend. These seven districts—Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Palakkad, Kozhikode and Malappuram—have been asked to form special action plans for dengue prevention and control. Local self governments have been asked to take the lead role … Read more

Is India staring at dengue outbreak? Ahead of Monsoon, Telangana issues alert

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Is India staring at dengue outbreak? Ahead of Monsoon, Telangana issues alert

As India sees yet another spike in Covid-19 cases, there is a gradual fear spreading amongst the public, of another deadly disease gripping the country in coming days. Telangana’s health department has recently asked the public to be wary of a possible dengue outbreak, especially in greater Hyderabad. Yes, it’s that time of the year … Read more