Pigs Population A Major Threat To Encephalitis Ravaged UP
The death toll from Japanese encephalitis in Uttar Pradesh crossed 800 Saturday. But the administration still seems unwilling to take on pigs - believed to be at the root of the virtual epidemic. The proliferation of pigs has made matters // worse as the animal is known to be the biggest host for the encephalitis virus, carried across to human beings by mosquitoes. Uttar Prad...Flood-ravaged Surat Issues Epidemic Warning
A health warning has been issued in Gujarat's flood-ravaged Surat city following two deaths due to suspected Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome - a disease that spreads through rat// urine, droppings or saliva. The deadly virus affects the kidneys, lungs, pulmonary system or the heart. The warning was issued late Wednesday and people have been asked to take precautions and avoid l...