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TopicDengue cases

Topic: Dengue cases

How Serum Institute, DNDi tie-up for affordable antibody will bolster global fight against dengue

There is no specific medicine for dengue yet. If ongoing Phase III trials yield positive results, an effective, affordable & specific antiviral would be available, 'ultimately saving more lives'. 

India sees alarming rise in dengue cases even before peak season, steady increase over past 4 years

Most number of cases in southern states, Maharashtra. Experts stress need for policy & community action, say global warming may have contributed to proliferation of source mosquitoes.

Primary dengue infections as likely to turn severe or fatal as secondary, landmark study says

Study raises need for vaccines to protect those who have not been infected. 619 children in 3 hospitals across India were part of study, published in Nature Medicine in February.

Japan firm Takeda’s dengue vaccine gets WHO panel backing, but no nod yet for phase 3 trials in India

Takeda's QDENGA, designed to protect against all 4 dengue virus serotypes, has been recommended by Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization for use in endemic countries.

Delhi registers more than 1400 dengue cases in November, tally reaches 3600

Delhi has also recorded 236 cases of malaria and 44 cases of chikungunya this year, according to the report released by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).

Delhi registers first death due to dengue this year, case tally rises to 723

According to the civic report on vector-borne diseases released Monday, 723 dengue cases have been recorded this season till 16 October, the highest since 2018 for the same period.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

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Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

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