Chikungunya fever is a rising global infection. In July 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned a major chikungunya virus epidemic risk sweeping around the globe. Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral disease caused by the chikungunya virus (CHIKV), primarily transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. According to the WHO’s Diana Rojas Alvarez, Chikungunya is a […]
What is mpox? Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is a contagious disease caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV). This viral zoonotic infection transmits from animals to humans and is endemic in the tropical rainforests of Central and West Africa. It belongs to the same family of viruses as smallpox, leading to a blistering disease similar
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Eastern equine encephalitis is a concern in Massachusetts, and has implemented lockdown in high-risk counties. Let’s get into the nitty-gritty details of eastern equine encephalitis, how it infects humans, and ways to prevent and treat it. What is eastern equine encephalitis? Eastern equine encephalitis is a disease caused by a virus transmitted through the bite
Bottled water is a water packaged in plastic or glass bottles after purification. It is generally known as natural mineral water, spring water, or treated water. It is consumed directly through drinking or indirectly through prepared food for nourishment. Considering that bottled water goes through a treatment process before packaging, we assume that it is safe.