08Jun 2024

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Bakrid safety bird flu outbreak disease prevention epidemic preparedness H5N1 India Haj health advisory infectious disease India public health warning
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“HEALTH EXPERTS WARN OF H5N1 SPREAD DURING HAJ, BAKRID CELEBRATIONS”

Why in the news? Health experts warn of the potential spread of the H5N1 avian flu virus during the Haj pilgrimage and Eid-ul-Adha celebrations, involving the sacrifice of millions of animals. Concerns raised about the risk of transmission from animals to humans, particularly in community settings worldwide. source:cdc About Hajj Pilgrimage and Eid-ul-Adha celebrations: Eid-ul-Adha: …

03Jun 2024

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antibody development epidemic preparedness IAV research infectious diseases medical research Nipah diagnostics Nipah virus public health innovation vaccine research India virus-like particles
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IAV DEVELOPS NEW METHOD FOR NIPAH ANTIBODIES WITH VIRUS-LIKE PARTICLES

Why in the news? Scientists at the Institute of Advanced Virology (IAV) in Thonnakkal developed a method for producing non-infectious Nipah virus-like particles (VLPs) in the lab. These VLPs mimic the wild-type Nipah Virus (NiV), offering a safe and effective platform for developing neutralizing antibodies against NiV in a biosafety level-2 (BSL) laboratory. source:medium About …

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“HEALTH EXPERTS WARN OF H5N1 SPREAD DURING HAJ, BAKRID CELEBRATIONS”

IAV DEVELOPS NEW METHOD FOR NIPAH ANTIBODIES WITH VIRUS-LIKE PARTICLES

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