Category : Search result: American Journal of Infection Control

What Happens If You Skip Belly Button Cleaning for a Month? A Dermatologist Explains

Skipping Belly Button Cleaning for a Month: Risks

Dr Rashmi Sharma warns that neglecting belly button hygiene for a month can cause odour, infection, and even painful navel stones. Learn the simple cleaning routine to stay healthy.

Howrah BLO's Wife Seeks EC Help for Medical Bills After Leg Infection

BLO's Wife Seeks EC Help for Medical Bills

The wife of a Howrah BLO seeks financial aid from the Election Commission for his leg infection treatment, caused by extensive walking during SIR work. Read the full story.

Persimmon: The Orange Superfruit That Beats Apples for Heart Health

Persimmon: The New Heart-Healthy Superfruit

Move over apples! Persimmons, rich in fiber and antioxidants, are scientifically proven to fight cholesterol, improve heart health, and boost immunity. Discover the AHA-recommended ways to eat them.

56-Year-Old Diabetic's Shoe Bite Leads to Amputation: A Stark Warning

Diabetic's hidden shoe bite leads to leg amputation

A 56-year-old diabetic man hid a shoe bite for 3 weeks, leading to a severe infection and below-knee amputation. Experts explain why foot care is non-negotiable for diabetics and share crucial warning signs.

Egg White Burn Remedy: Viral Hack Debunked by Doctors as Dangerous

Doctors Warn: Raw Egg on Burns is Dangerous

A viral social media trend suggests using raw egg white on burns. Burn specialists from Johns Hopkins and Mayo Clinic warn this can cause severe infections like salmonella. Learn the correct first aid.

Monsoon Alert: 3 Early Signs of Leptospirosis Indians Often Miss

Monsoon Fever? Don't Miss These Leptospirosis Signs

Leptospirosis, a dangerous bacterial infection from rat urine in dirty water, spikes in monsoon. Learn the 3 key early signs—fever, calf pain, red eyes—to seek timely treatment and prevent severe complications.

Andhra Pradesh Leads India in HIV Control with Sharp Decline in New Cases

Andhra Pradesh Tops India in HIV Control

Andhra Pradesh emerges as India's top state in controlling HIV, recording an 88.72% decline in AIDS deaths and major reduction in new infections. Discover how they achieved this success story.

Odisha Detects 2,462 HIV Cases in 7 Months: Ganjam Tops List

Odisha Reports 2,462 HIV Cases in Seven Months

Odisha detects 2,462 HIV-positive cases from April to October through extensive testing. Ganjam reports highest numbers as officials cite unprotected sex among youth as primary cause. Learn about state's response.

Delhi AQI Improves to 'Poor' But Smog Persists in Key Areas

Delhi air quality improves but remains in 'poor' category

Delhi's air quality shows slight improvement, moving from 'very poor' to 'poor' category with AQI at 269. However, thick smog continues to blanket ITO and other areas. Political criticism mounts over pollution crisis.

Repeated Colds in Kids Lead to Ear Infections: ENT Expert Warns

Childhood Colds Trigger Ear Infections: ENT Alert

Frequent colds in children are causing recurrent ear infections, warns ENT specialist Dr. Ravi Kanojia. Learn prevention tips and when to seek medical help for your child's ear health.

5 Health Secrets Your Eyelashes Reveal About Your Body

Health Problems Your Eyelashes Can Detect

Your eyelashes are more than just beauty features. They can reveal nutritional deficiencies, thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, and infections. Learn how to spot these early warning signs.

Fly Eggs in Wounds: 7 Critical Signs and Prevention Tips

Fly Eggs in Wounds: Signs and Prevention

Discover what happens if a fly lays eggs in a wound. Learn critical signs, risks of myiasis infection, and essential prevention steps to protect your health.

Gastroenteritis Outbreak Claims 6 Lives in Mizoram's Lawngtlai

Gastroenteritis outbreak kills 6 in Mizoram

Six people have died and 84 others infected in a gastroenteritis outbreak in Mizoram's Lawngtlai district. Health authorities are working to contain the disease spread.

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