Currently browsing : virus
3rd May, 2013
Fears for man-made bird flu bug
Scientists in China have created a hybrid bird flu virus that can spread in the air
Scientists in China have created a hybrid bird flu virus that can spread in the air
2nd May, 2013
Sars-like virus kills 5 Saudis: ministry
Five Saudis have died of a new Sars-like virus during the past few days and two more are being treated in an intensive care unit.
Five Saudis have died of a new Sars-like virus during the past few days and two more are being treated in an intensive care unit.
20th November, 2012
UN hails sharp decline in HIV infections, AIDS deaths
Twenty-five countries, many in hard-hit Africa, have at least halved new HIV infections in the past decade, with particular progress made toward protecting children from the deadly virus, the United Nations said.
Twenty-five countries, many in hard-hit Africa, have at least halved new HIV infections in the past decade, with particular progress made toward protecting children from the deadly virus, the United Nations said.
16th October, 2012
New version of Flame virus uncovered: researchers
The smaller version “can function as its own independent cyber espionage program or as a component” inside Flame and related malware.
The smaller version “can function as its own independent cyber espionage program or as a component” inside Flame and related malware.
9th October, 2012
Deadly brain-eating amoeba resurfaces in Pakistani city
With a fatality rate of more than 98 per cent, it's transmitted when contaminated water enters the body through the nose.
With a fatality rate of more than 98 per cent, it's transmitted when contaminated water enters the body through the nose.
8th October, 2012
Deadly meningitis outbreak increases to 91 cases
"The steroid is used as a painkiller, usually for the back, possibly injected in thousands of patients.": Authorities
"The steroid is used as a painkiller, usually for the back, possibly injected in thousands of patients.": Authorities
1st October, 2012
Saudi take steps to thwart epidemic at hajj: report
WHO: "What sets the new virus apart from SARS, is that it causes rapid kidney failure."
WHO: "What sets the new virus apart from SARS, is that it causes rapid kidney failure."
28th September, 2012
New virus not spreading easily between people: WHO
Experts say rapid progress has already been made in figuring out the nature and genetic makeup of the new coronavirus.
Experts say rapid progress has already been made in figuring out the nature and genetic makeup of the new coronavirus.
27th September, 2012
Yosemite hantavirus outbreak may offer clues to rare disease
A rare mouse-borne virus has infected at least nine Yosemite National Park visitors, killing three of them.
A rare mouse-borne virus has infected at least nine Yosemite National Park visitors, killing three of them.
25th September, 2012
WHO issues guidance on new SARS-like virus, gears up for haj
U.N. health agency sets clinical definition for new virus, two cases so far, a Saudi and Qatari who went to the kingdom.
U.N. health agency sets clinical definition for new virus, two cases so far, a Saudi and Qatari who went to the kingdom.
17th September, 2012
Imported sheep being culled after virus, bacteria infection confirmed
"Infections could spread in our environment if the animals were allowed to live,” Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh said.
"Infections could spread in our environment if the animals were allowed to live,” Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh said.
29th August, 2012
After uncovering of one stealth software, another one hits Iran
The Mahdi Trojan lets remote attackers steal files from infected PCs and monitor emails as well as instant messages.
The Mahdi Trojan lets remote attackers steal files from infected PCs and monitor emails as well as instant messages.
29th June, 2012
Four-in-one AIDS drug gets the OK in clinical trial
Quad, that combines four drugs to fight HIV is as safe and effective treatment against AIDS.
Quad, that combines four drugs to fight HIV is as safe and effective treatment against AIDS.
26th June, 2012
Flu likely claimed quarter of a million lives: study
Dubbed swine flu, the virus affected some 214 countries and territories after it was uncovered in Mexico.
Dubbed swine flu, the virus affected some 214 countries and territories after it was uncovered in Mexico.
21st June, 2012
Hepatitis B vaccine protects for 25 years – study
Taiwan began compulsory hepatitis B virus immunization for all infants in 1984, in response to high rates of infection.
Taiwan began compulsory hepatitis B virus immunization for all infants in 1984, in response to high rates of infection.
28th May, 2012
Massive cyber warfare campaign unearthed, say security experts
The complex virus, dubbed ‘Flame’, infects the largest number of machines in Iran and the Israel/Palestine region, with experts saying it may be "state-sponsored."
The complex virus, dubbed ‘Flame’, infects the largest number of machines in Iran and the Israel/Palestine region, with experts saying it may be "state-sponsored."
6th May, 2012
UVAS develops vaccine for poultry disease
According to the Vice Chancellor of the university, the vaccine trails shows promising results.
According to the Vice Chancellor of the university, the vaccine trails shows promising results.
24th April, 2012
Over 300,000 could lose Internet access by July: FBI
A solution is just a few clicks away at dcwg.org, a website the FBI created so people could check whether they have been infected with malware.
A solution is just a few clicks away at dcwg.org, a website the FBI created so people could check whether they have been infected with malware.
23rd April, 2012
Iran oil ministry under ‘cyber attack’: reports
Iran's oil ministry has come under a “cyber attack,” with its website and affiliated sites appearing to be offline, Iranian media reported on Monday.
Iran's oil ministry has come under a “cyber attack,” with its website and affiliated sites appearing to be offline, Iranian media reported on Monday.
17th April, 2012
Schmallenberg spread a warning to Europe, scientists say
Thousands of European farms infected by Schmallenberg and the virus could spread to new areas later this year.
Thousands of European farms infected by Schmallenberg and the virus could spread to new areas later this year.
