Mpox, caused by the monkeypox virus, is a zoonotic disease with symptoms like fever, rash, and lymphadenopathy. It spreads through close contact, and prevention includes isolation and smallpox vaccination. Treatment focuses on supportive care, using hydration, pain relief with topical benzocaine/lidocaine, or antihistamines like Benadryl. Natural remedies, such as herbal medicine, offer antiviral and anti-inflammatory […]
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H5N1 Bird Flu: Symptoms, Transmission, and Pandemic Risks Explained
H5N1, or bird flu, is a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus threatening global health. This Influenza A subtype, defined by its hemagglutinin (H5) and neuraminidase (N1) proteins, spreads through wild bird migration and poultry outbreaks, often in wet markets. It’s zoonotic, jumping from birds to humans via direct contact or aerosol transmission, with a case […]
