More about Nipah virus infection: This year in Bangladesh, the Nipah virus has claimed the lives of ten individuals, marking the highest death toll from the infection in seven years. With 71% death rate, Nipah is deadliest infectious disease in Bangladesh.HIGHLIGHTSNipah virus has claimed the lives of ten individuals this year An additional 14 p...

This virus has been on the rise in India, especially in West Bengal. A new strain of Adenovirus has led to thousands of hospitalizations in India, with at least 40 children dying from the viral disease in the West Bengal state alone. Children with low immunity during seasonal flu or those who usually suffer from respiratory infections througho...

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) is a common but highly contagious acute viral infection due to an enterovirus infection. The disease is most common under the age of 10, and most are under 5 years of age (95%). It can uncommonly affect adults and tends to be more severe in the elderly, immunocompromised, and pregnant women.  What is the cause...