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Delta Plus Virus | The New Covid Variant and its Impact

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  We all know that COVID-19 has caused a stir across the globe. From the initial round of COVID-19 (in 2020) to the second COVID-19 wave (2021), India has progressed a lot. There has been an increase in knowledge and resources to manage the outbreaks. However, perhaps our battle against coronavirus isn't completed at this point. Yes, you heard it right! Experts have identified a second mutation, called known as 'The Variant of Concern' named   Delta Plus Virus . What is methadone? Methadone is one of the few drugs approved for the drug treatment of opioid addiction and addiction. If someone is addicted to hard drugs, morphine, or prescription pain relievers, a fixative is prescribed to control the addiction. There are 3 main reasons why fixatives can be a valuable tool in opioid recovery. It is effective when taken orally. It has a long duration of action. It continues to work even after prolonged use. Problems can arise when people abuse fixatives wit...

How Post Covid Complications May Affect Multiple Organs

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  The epidemic has affected everyone's health and daily routine. Many of us have been affected by the same. The majority of us or loved ones of us suffered from COVID-19 and experienced extreme symptoms, then we need to be aware of the   post covid complications . The disease affects many organs of the body as well as our mental well-being. Here are some questions you can ask yourself to monitor your well-being. Are you taking all the precautions to prevent COVID 19 infection? Have you been infected from COVID 19 earlier? How severe was your infection? Do you still face post covid effects even after the recovery? How's your mental health? The coronavirus is a novel virus that has affected millions of people across the globe. The variants that are mutant are increasing the difficulties for doctors. The initial symptoms of COVID-19 virus infections were cold, fever, cough and breathing issues. As the virus changes its structure it is causing ne...
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  Talking about corona virus , there is an uproar in the world because of the Delta variant. America and European countries are worried that the Delta variant will cause the next wave of Covid. On the other hand, people in India are worried that there might be third wave because of the  Delta Plus variant . WHAT IS THIS DELTA VARIANT? The Delta variant, scientifically termed as B.1.617.2 contains mutations from two separate variants. But the Delta variant is the new name assigned by the World Health Organization. It was earlier called as the ‘Indian Variant’ because it was first found here. Now it has spread to other nations too. WHY HAS IT BECOME A WARRISOME STRAIN? That’s because research suggests it may be the most transmissible variant yet. Experts believe Delta Variant is 40 to 50% more infectious than the alpha variant ( first reported from the UK ). It sparked the huge wave of infections across India and the second wave. Now Delta variant comprises 91% of the new cases ...

BLACK FUNGUS: MYTHS VS FACTS

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  Mucor mycosis, or black fungus, among those infected with or recovered from Covid-19 in hospitals across India, has added to the medical community's woes. Mucor mycosis is a serious but rare fungal infection caused by a group of moulds called 'Mucoromycetes'. Mucoromycetes live throughout the environment and is ubiquitous in nature. It can affect areas from where it can be inhaled—through the nose/ sinus/ lungs. If it enters from a wound or skin, then it can cause local infection, but if it enters from the sinus, it can affect the eyes and the brain. Poor control of diabetes is the biggest cause for the rising numbers, especially post-Covid. WHAT IS BLACK FUNGUS?                  Black fungus, also known as Mucor mycosis, is a rare but dangerous infection.  Black fungus  is caused by getting into contact with fungus spores in the environment. It can also form in the skin after the fungus enters through a cut, scrape, burn, or...