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The southwestern US state of Texas is battling an outbreak of the West Nile virus, with 17 deaths blamed on the mosquito-borne disease. Throughout the state 465 people have been sickened since the start of the year, putting it on track to have the most cases since the disease first emerged a decade ago.

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infects nine out of ten people worldwide at some point during their lifetimes.

Common cold is an infection that occurs in the nose and upper airways. Runny nose is the main symptom of common cold. Different viruses are responsible for cold and these viruses may also be responsible for sore throat, headache, cough, muscle ache, blocked nose, decreased appetite and a sick or uneasy feeling. Common cold can last 3 to 10 days depending on the type of virus that is responsible for the cold.

Till a few days ago we thought that going at the current trends of Polio cases, India might be completely polio free in a few years. In 2011, only 1 case of Polio was reported in the country. While in 2010, the numbers of cases reported were 39 compared to 498 in 2009.

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is a contagious respiratory disease characterized by flu-like symptoms that can progress rapidly to potentially life threatening. Several types of Hantavirus can cause Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. The virus carried by several species of rodents, especially rats.

What is Cervical cancer? It is caused by a common virus called Human Papillomavirus(HPV).Learn everthing you can to prevent cervical cancer and HPV infection.

Swine flu is caused by influenza A (H1N1) virus. Read about swine flu and Natural care for swine flu. Also read how to prevent swine flu.

In the past, people normally do not get swine flu, but human infections has happen. This new strain of virus detected in Mexico can spread between people.

Latest swine flu update for everyone. From 30 April 2009, WHO (World Health Organization ) will refer Swine Flu to the new influenza virus as influenza A (H1N1).

(Reuters) - The World Health Organization on Monday conceded shortcomings in its handling of the H1N1 swine flu pandemic, including a failure to communicate uncertainties about the new virus as it swept around the globe.

When the alarm clock doesn't work, the kids are not ready for the car pool, the phone won't stop ringing, the dog makes a mess on the carpet, traffic is terrible, your boss isn't happy, or you get a virus in your computer that ruins your whole day work, do you wish the ground would open and you were swallowed up? Well, the ground is not going to open, at least not because you want it to, trust me on this one, but you may be causing yourself adrenaline fatigue. Let's see how and what you can do about it.

A virus affecting garden birds is spreading to new parts of the UK, researchers are warning. This form of avian pox causes lesions, often around the eyes and beak. The virus, affecting great tits, is believed to be a new and more severe strain of a disease that has affected other bird species for several decades.

Prevention in Swine Flu case is certainly better than cure, lets understand how little it takes to prevent from getting infected. Here are some very simple tips, that can be practised to safeguard ourselves against the deadly H1N1B virus.

Have you ever been affected by two viruses at the same time? Yes, those days when you are unable to get up from the bed and finish any of your daily chores. Unfortunately, right now is the season where you could again be at that place. Well, here is a rundown on cold and flu virus and how you can cut down the risk of at least one.

Buy MyHep All Tablet that can help the immune system to fight against HEPATITIS C VIRUS INFECTION (HCV). This medicine, a combination of 2 antiviral drugs, Velpatasvir and Sofosbuvir, helps in bringing down the amount of hepatitis C infection in the body and eliminating the infection from the blood over a period of time.

Have you ever thought that if you get the virus will you be asymptomatic or will have moderate symptoms? How ready are you to face this deadly virus?