Less species, more diseases

Researchers blame increased human population

Drugs on EMI

People in an extremely backward Haryana town, where almost every fifth person has hepatitis C, are forced to seek treatment on EMIs

Droopy dead

New findings suggest the vulture might be falling prey to an infectious disease. The scientific community is not yet certain if the vulture's …

Marauding Marburg

A viral disease that has no cure leaves a trail of death

Human factor in swine flu

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COVID-19: Infection in Dutch mink farms point to ‘reverse zoonosis’

The COVID-19 outbreak has reached 12 out of 130 Dutch mink farms, according to Science 

Infection threat from clean hospitals too

Who are you?

Microorganisms have a complex equation with humans. From the structure of our bodies to cultural differences, the invisible beings influence our …

Dengue shadow over FIFA 2014

Three of the 12 games venues in Brazil—Natal, Fortaleza, and Recife—carry high-alert warning

Curative resolve

A dose of political will, backed by communication skills, can help combat infectious diseases

Unprepared for Ebola

The rapid spread of Ebola to three continents shows that the world needs effective surveillance and response system to check infectious diseases

Scientists identify genes that help TB bug survive

The new findings may lead to the development of more effective drugs and vaccine against tuberculosis

Inextricably linked

A United Nations report highlights the connection between environment and health

Grim reminder

A fleeting reappearance of plague exposes India's lack of preparedness

Suffering SARS

Is the crisis spawned by this new viral infection a failure of global health governance?

Climate change can affect diseases transmitted by insects, vectors: UN report

Humans are changing zoonotic disease systems and increasing their impact through habitat encroachment, human population pressure, the report said&…

Caught off guard

SARS unravelled

The pathogen's path

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Superbug threat is for real

But Indian government does not think it is significant

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In Short

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