Tag: infection
France Confirms 42,619 New Covid Cases, 190 Deaths
France confirmed on Saturday 42,619 new Covid-19 infections in a 24-hour period, pushing its cumulative total to 4,508,575, according to the latest official data. ....
New Portable Covid-19 Testing Method Detects Virus Within One Second
A team of researchers has developed a sensor system that helps detect SARS-CoV2, the virus causing Covid-19 infections, within a second, much faster than current detection methods.....
Mucormycosis: 19,420 More Amphotericin-B Vials Allocated To States, UTs
The Centre has allocated to states and the Union Territories (UTs) 19,420 additional Amphotericin-B vials, a key drug to treat raging mucormycosis cases in India. ....
Mild Covid-19 Induces Antibody Protection Lasting Lifetime: US Researchers
US researchers have found that people who have had mild illness due to Covid-19, go on to develop antibody-producing immune cells that can last for a lifetime and give them protection against the virus. ....
Human Behaviour Crucial To Break Covid Chain: AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria
s the second wave of Covid seems to have been brought under control in the last few days with a sharp dip in new cases across the country and several states gradually lifting lockdowns, AIIMS Director, Dr Randeep Guleria, on Tuesday stressed that human behaviour would be crucial to break spread of infection in any subsequent wave. ....
Covid Survivors Still At Reinfection Risk From Alpha, Beta Variants
Immune response following a coronavirus infection can vary between individuals and may not be enough to fight Alpha, and Beta variant of Covid-19, finds a study reinforcing the need for vaccination. ....
How To Prevent Vaginal Infections During Monsoon Season?
Are you among those girls who want to enjoy the rain dance but are hesitant because you are more prone to vaginal infections due to the humidity of the rains? Well the good news is, Amodita Ahuja, Obstetrician and Gynecologist, shares few tips and tricks to follow that you might not have to miss that rain dance. ....
Prior Covid Infection Won't Affect IVF Success: Study
The ovarian reserve of women previously infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing Covid-19, is not adversely affected, and their chance of success from fertility treatment remains as it was before the infection, finds a study. ....
Covid-19 Infection Significantly Changes Our Blood Cells: Study
Covid-19 infection has the potential to significantly change the size and stiffness of red and white blood cells, a team of German scientists has found. ....
Covid Attacks: Will Avoid 4th Time, Vows Thrice-infected Mumbai Medic
A young Mumbai medico, Dr Shrushti D. Halari - who shot into national headlines after getting infected thrice by Covid - now vows to ensure the virus doesn't attack her a fourth time. ....
