Topic: viral infections
Karnataka’s Health Minister Orders Study on Handigodu Disease
Karnataka’s Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has initiated a comprehensive approach to address Handigodu disease. This rare genetic disorder impacts the nervous system, leading to...
H5N1 Outbreak Devastates Elephant Seal Population
The H5N1 strain of avian influenza has caused important mortality among elephant seals. Over 17,000 seals have died within a year. The outbreak has severely impacted breeding populations,...
Mpox Virus – Recent Developments and Concerns
The mpox virus, previously known as monkeypox, has remained an important public health concern since the eradication of smallpox in 1980. In 2022 and again in 2023, the...
