Tag: Virus
HMPV Surge: Is It the Next Big Health Threat? What You Need to Know About HMPV
In recent weeks, images of crowded hospitals in China have been circulating on social media, raising concerns about a potential new pandemic. These scenes stem from a reported surge in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a virus often described as flu-like, particularly affecting children. Chinese authorities have attributed the rise in cases to a seasonal…
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Is Bacteria Good and Why?
Bacteria are often categorized into good and bad types. Good bacteria, or probiotics, are essential for digestion, helping to break down food and making nutrients more available. They also support the immune system by preventing harmful bacteria. The human body hosts trillions of microbes, most of which are beneficial and contribute to a healthy microbiome…
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Are Viruses Alive, Not Alive Or Something In Between – The Viral Paradox
There is no consensus among scientists that a virus is alive, not alive or something in between? Some say it is alive while others say it is not alive. It has been debated for a long time among scientists and continues till today but the answer is unclear. The reason is that viruses have several…
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Which Bacteria Causes UTI(Urinary Tract Infection)?
Escherichia Coli (commonly known as E.coli) is a major type of bacteria that usually causes urinary tract infections or UTIs. This bacteria is found in our intestines and so our overall urinary tract system is at risk to be infected by this bacteria. Besides E. coli, other bacteria types involved in causing UTIs include: Enterococcus…
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Is cancer caused by a virus or bacteria?
Cancer is a large group of diseases in which some cells in the body grow abnormally and have a potential to spread to other parts of the body. According to the WHO, there are three categories of the external agents that interact with the genetic factors of a person and result in the transformation of…
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