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Nipah Virus Infection – 5 Important Points

What is Nipah Virus Infection, and How is it Transmitted? Nipah virus or NiV (Henipavirus nipahense) causes Nipah virus infection, a zoonotic disease in humans and other animals. The name “Nipah” refers to the place Sungai Nipah (‘nipah river’) in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, the source of the human case from which the Nipah

Sauna and Steam: Health Benefits and Appropriate Use

HEAT FROM SAUNA OR STEAM ROOMS Sauna and steam rooms offer intense, sweat-inducing heat for health and wellness. Saunas provide dry heat (70–100°C) with humidity <20%, derived from heated stones, electric heaters/stoves, or infrared panels. Regular, controlled exposure (10-20 minutes, more than 3 times per week) is recommended to maximize health benefits. Steam rooms use

Autoinflammatory Disease – Understanding of Symptoms and Types

Autoinflammatory diseases are rare disorders caused by a dysfunctional innate immune system, leading to recurrent or chronic inflammation without the involvement of the adaptive immune system. The immune response consists of 2 components: a) innate immunity that is immediate, non-specific, and without memory, initiated by white blood cells like neutrophils and macrophages. b) adaptive immunity, a

3 Common Diseases Transmitted by Mites

Mites are small eight-legged creatures, grouped together in the subclass Acari. Some of them may transmit or cause disease. Here are the well-known mite-associated diseases. Scabies It is the most well-known mite-borne disease. Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by tiny Sarcoptes scabiei mites that burrow under the skin, causing intense itching (especially at night)

Air Pollution – 5 Important Points

WHAT IS AIR POLLUTION? Air pollution is the presence of irritant contaminants in the air such as dust, exhaust fumes, gas, chemical mist, odour, smoke and other fine particles, in quantities and duration that can be injurious to human health. Common pollutant gases include carbon monoxide (CO), ozone (O3), nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and sulphur dioxide (SO2). Exposure occurs