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    Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory tract and the skin. It can cause serious complications and even death, especially in young children and people with weak immune systems. The best way to prevent measles is to get vaccinated with two doses of the measles vaccine. In this blog post, we will cover the following topics: What are the symptoms of measles and how is it diagnosed? How is measles diagnosed? What are the causes and risk factors of measles? What are the possible complications of measles? How is measles treated and managed? How can measles be prevented and controlled? What are the symptoms of measles and how is it diagnosed? The symptoms of measles usually appear 10 to 14 days after exposure to the virus. The first symptoms include: Fever Dry cough Runny nose Red or watery eyes Sore throat White spots inside the mouth  A few days later, a red, blotchy rash appears on the face and then spreads to the rest of the body. The rash lasts for

JN.1 is arising star in the coronavirus world, a subvariant of Omicron that's quickly spreading its wings. It emerged in 2023 with an extra trick up its sleeve - a mutation that seems to make it even more contagious than its parent. This rapid growth has put JN.1 in the spotlight, sparking concerns about its impact on the pandemic. While there's no evidence JN.1 causes more severe illness, its ability to dodge past immunity worries scientists. The good news? Vaccines still offer protection, and public health measures like masking and hand hygiene remain key to keeping this variant in check. So, stay informed, stay safe, and remember, JN.1 may be new, but the rules to beat the virus remain the same.  Here are 12 facts about this variant of the coronavirus. Emergence and spread: 1. Descendant of Omicron: JN.1 is a subvariant of the Omicron variant, BA.2.86, with a single additional mutation in its spike protein. 2. First detected in September 2023: JN.1 was first identified in t

Zombie deer disease is a catchy name for chronic wasting disease (CWD), a fatal and contagious neurological disorder that affects deer, elk, moose and other members of the cervid family. Chronic wasting disease is caused by misfolded proteins. Misfolded proteins are proteins that do not have the correct three-dimensional shape that they are supposed to have. These misfolded proteins are called prions. Prions can infect the brain, spinal cord and other tissues of the animals. Chronic wasting disease belongs to a group of diseases called transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs), which also include mad cow disease in cattle, scrapie in sheep and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in humans. Chronic wasting disease was first identified in 1967 in captive mule deer in Colorado, and has since spread to 30 US states, four Canadian provinces and several European and Asian countries. The disease is transmitted through direct contact with infected animals or their bodily fluids, or indirectly thr