PrelimsThe Bundibugyo Virus Disease (BVD) Source: WHOSubject: Science and Technology Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has added the first molecular diagnostic test for Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) to its Emergency Use Listing (EUL). The Bundibugyo Virus Disease (BVD) About The Bundibugyo Virus Disease (BVD): What It Is? Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) is a severe, highly infectious, …
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Nipah Virus
Source: TH Subject: Science and Technology Context: Two nurses in West Bengal have tested positive for the Nipah virus, with one in coma and another on ventilator support, triggering emergency contact tracing and isolation of over 120 people. About Nipah Virus: What it is? Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic virus (animal-to-human) that can also …
