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Why in the news? A new study shows that mpox clade Ia has evolved to transmit between humans, raising concerns over its spread and response to antiviral treatments and vaccines. Overview of Recent Study on Mpox Evolution: The WHO declared mpox a public health emergency in 2022-2023. Mpox has been a concern since the eradication …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The WHO has prioritised 17 pathogens for new vaccine development to address rising antimicrobial resistance and public health risks, especially in vulnerable communities across low- and middle-income countries. About WHO’s New Global Priority List for Vaccine Development: The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a list of 17 priority pathogens that …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A 75-year-old man in Kerala has been diagnosed with murine typhus after visiting Vietnam and Cambodia. The disease, transmitted by fleas, raises concerns about its spread in regions where rats are prevalent. About Murine Typhus: Cause: Infectious disease caused by the flea-borne bacteria Rickettsia typhi. Transmission: Spread through bites from infected …
Read MoreWhy in the news? New research reveals how Mycobacterium tuberculosis survives in immune cells, highlighting the importance of cysteine synthases in its resistance and potential antibiotic treatment advancements. TB Bacteria’s Immune Evasion Strategies: Survival Mechanism: Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) forms clusters called tubercles in the lungs, protected by lipids. It can remain dormant in cells for …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Rwanda is grappling with a Marburg virus outbreak, reporting 46 infections and 12 deaths, primarily among healthcare workers. The situation strains the nation’s healthcare system, which has limited resources, prompting the search for experimental vaccines and treatments to combat the deadly virus. About Marburg Virus Outbreak in Rwanda: Current Situation: Rwanda …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Issues relating to development and management of sectors like health GS 3: Science and technology and its advancement Focus: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is emerging as a global health crisis. Phage therapy, involving bacteriophages, is seen as a possible solution to drug-resistant bacterial infections, offering hope for countries like India facing this threat. …
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