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Zika Virus infection

Zika Virus Disease

Zika Virus Disease What is Zika Virus Disease? It is an infection caused by a virus named Zika. It is named after the Zika forest in Uganda, where the virus was first discovered in 1947. How Zika Virus spreads? Zika virus spreads: mostly by a mosquito bite (same mosquito which spreads dengue fever and chikungunya virus). These mosquitoes usually

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High blood cholesterol level (Hyperlipidemia or Hypercholesterolemia)

High blood cholesterol level OR Hyperlipidemia OR Hypercholesterolemia What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fat that your body needs to perform many functions. What is Hyperlipidemia or Hypercholesterolemia? It is the medical term for high blood cholesterol levels. Your body needs cholesterol for various functions. The problem arises when the blood level of cholesterol increases

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What is Disease X

What is Disease ‘X’? Is it another pandemic in the making?

What is Disease ‘X’? Is it another pandemic in the making? A lot of chaos is being spread across various news channels and websites to keep people interested in pandemics. We have not yet recovered from coronavirus (covid-19) and news regarding ‘Disease X’ has started resurfacing. Yes, it is not a new concept but an

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