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Recently, more than 100 cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome have been reported in Pune, Maharashtra. The syndrome is named after the French neurologists Georges Guillian and Jean Alexandre Barré, who together with French physician André Strohl, identified it in 1916. In this condition, the body’s immune system attacks the nervous system. ALSO READ- World Malaria Report … Read more
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that has gained attention recently for its widespread impact on humans. This article delves into the history, symptoms, transmission, prevention, and implications of HMPV, highlighting its distinct features and specific effects on India. ALSO READ- Norovirus Outbreak A Brief History of HMPV- It was discovered in discovered in … Read more
Why in the News? Recently, many cases of Norovirus have been reported in te USA, especially in Minnesota. What is Norovirus? Norovirus, also known as ‘Norwalk virus’, ‘winter vomiting disease’ and ‘stomach flu’ is a highly transmissible virus that causes gastroenteritis, characterised by inflammation of the stomach and intestine. Norovirus gets its name from Norwalk, … Read more