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Be wary of chickenpox during the season
Medicine - Health

Be wary of chickenpox during the season

4,000 cases of chickenpox are recognized by the health sector in the first 3 months of the year, but in fact this figure may be higher due to benign infectious diseases…

December 15, 2018
Three main infections of Zika virus
Medicine - Health

Three main infections of Zika virus

Zika - virus causing abnormal brain atrophy in the fetus is a dangerous threat worldwide. And there are many evidences confirming 3 main routes of transmission of Zika v…

December 15, 2018
The disease can be fatal after only 24 hours
Medicine - Health

The disease can be fatal after only 24 hours

According to doctors, patients with meningococcal meningitis may die or become disabled after only 24 hours. Anyone can have meningitis, especially babies and young chil…

December 15, 2018
Zika virus can cross each other maternity
Medicine - Health

Zika virus can cross each other maternity

Brazilian scientists detect Zika virus in the amniotic membranes of two women, a proof that the virus may cross the placenta, affecting the fetus.

December 15, 2018
Russia confirmed the first Zika infection
Medicine - Health

Russia confirmed the first Zika infection

The Russian health watchdog said on Monday that the country's first Zika brain atrophy was a woman who had been to the Dominican Republic.

December 15, 2018