Viruses

Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF)

July 11, 2023

Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) is a disease caused by a tick-borne virus of the Bunyaviridae family. It is currently spreading across regions such as Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Primary Hosts and Transmission Cattle, sheep, and goats serve as ..

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Impact of CMV and ToMV on Tomato Crops

July 6, 2023

Tomato growers in regions like Maharashtra and Karnataka have been facing significant challenges due to the impact of two viruses – Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) and Tomato mosaic virus (ToMV). These viruses have been causing substantial losses in tomato yields, ..

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Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)

June 2, 2023

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has become a cause for concern as cases of COVID-19 and RSV decline. Understanding HMPV HMPV, short for Human Metapneumovirus, is a respiratory virus that has gained attention due to its prevalence and impact. In March, 11% ..

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Squirrelpox Virus in Wales

April 7, 2023

Red squirrels are one of Britain’s most iconic species, and yet, they are under threat from a virus that causes a fatal disease known as squirrelpox. The virus is thought to have originated in North America and was accidentally introduced ..

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Hanta Virus

March 25, 2020

A person died of Hanta Virus infection in China even while the world is struggling to find a cure for the SARS CoV 2. About the Virus They are a family of viruses transmitted through rodents. It is known as ..

Clinical Human Infection Model – CHIM

September 22, 2019

In CHIM, the researchers infected healthy volunteers with a weak strain of pathogen in a controlled setting. This helped them to learn more about infection and develop new vaccines. The model helps in the following It helps to study about ..