In a story that has shocked pet lovers and health experts alike, a seemingly harmless act of affection turned into a harrowing medical battle for a woman in the UK, when a dog lick on a small skin ...

Researchers have discovered and characterized at the atomic level a mechanism that enables bacterial pathogens—including ...

Meghalaya issues health advisory after two Agniveer trainees die from suspected meningococcal infection, urging public health ...

A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have challenged ...

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Shillong: Two suspected cases of meningococcal bacterial infection, reportedly resulting in fatalities, have been detected at the Assam Regiment Centr.

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Both had been admitted to the Military Hospital for treatment after showing symptoms of meningococcal bacterial infection.

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The defence ministry’s public relations office in Shillong said precautionary and containment measures were immediately put in place ...