Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Guinea worm disease, caused by the Guinea worm, is on the verge of eradication globally, with only six cases reported in 2023. The infection cycle involves excruciating symptoms, including painful skin lesions and ulcers, primarily affecting the legs. India successfully eliminated the disease in the late …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: India achieved a significant milestone in the fight against Kala Azar in 2023 by reporting less than one case per 10,000 population across all blocks, marking the first time it met its elimination target. The National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme reported 595 cases and four deaths …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) recently added noma, a severe gangrenous disease of the mouth and face, to its list of neglected tropical diseases (NTD). Also known as cancrum oris, noma has a high mortality rate of around 90% and is linked to extreme poverty, malnutrition, and …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: A new COVID-19 subvariant, JN.1, identified in in Kerala, has raised concerns, prompting the Union Ministry of Health to initiate preparedness measures. The variant, considered to be Omicron subvariant BA.2.86 or Pirola, has been spreading in several countries, including China. The JN.1 variant is noted for …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: livemint Context: China is facing an unusual surge in pneumonia cases, particularly among children, raising global concerns. The surge is attributed to factors like the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and the circulation of known pathogens like influenza, mycoplasma pneumonia, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and SARS-CoV-2. About Pneumonia: …
Source: TNIE Context: A seven-year-old student from Kollam, India, has tested positive for Brucellosis, a bacterial infection that can spread from animals to humans. The girl was admitted to the hospital with symptoms including severe fever, increased platelet count, and a swollen face. About Brucellosis: Brucellosis is commonly found in cattle, and humans …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: According to the first phase 3 trial of the preventive published in The Lancet journal – a single-dose vaccine (VLA1553 vaccine) for chikungunya was found safe and produced a strong immune response against the viral disease. About Chikungunya: The mosquito-borne disease is caused by the chikungunya virus …
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