virus
06 Dec 2018
Crimean–Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF)
CCHF (Crimean–Congo Hemorrhagic Fever) is a virus caused infection transmitted to people by ticks and livestock animals. CCHF is one of the major ticks-borne infection caused by virus. Veterinary and health care personnel become easy prey for the disease. The transmission of the infection happens through the bite of a contaminated tick or because of
27 Aug 2018
Zoonosis and Nipah outbreak
Zoonosis is any disease transmitted from vertebrate animals to humans. This definition is given by World Health Organisation (WHO). Zoonosis is an infectious disease and can be caused by a virus, bacteria, fungi or parasite. The disease is naturally transmitted between vertebrates and humans. Bird flu, ebola, anthrax, dengue, swine flu and rabies are examples
27 Aug 2017
Cyberattack: Techniques, Consequences and Prevention
Awareness on various forms of cyberattacks, techniques adopted and prevention is essential for survival in the present era, in which data has become the most valuable asset. Any illegal attempt or access of data, unauthorized modification or copying of data or disruption of services or damages to information systems comes under cyberattack. Refer Cyberattack: Definition,
29 Sep 2016
Chikungunya: Essential points ought to be known
Chikungunya, also known as Chicken guinea, has become a major health concern across the globe. There is no vaccination or proper treatment for the disease. But the comfort is that the chikungunya is not a life threatening disease. However, sometimes it may take months for full recovery from the side effects of the disease like