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  Dengue: Its Types, Transmission, Symptoms and Preventive Measures at Home Dengue is a mosquito-borne and pandemic-prone viral infection prevalent in many parts of the world. It is a flu-like illness spread by the bite of an 80s mosquito infected with the dengue virus. The 80s mosquito can breed even in a small amount of water accumulated in any container-like object.  Virus Dengue is caused by a virus belonging to the Flaviviridae family of which there are 4 distinct serotypes: DENV 1, DENV 2, DENV 3, and DENV 4 . It is important to have knowledge of these serotypes because recovery from a dengue infection will provide lifelong immunity against that serotype only. Subsequent infections from other serotypes will increase the risk of developing severe disease. Transmission The virus is spread via the bite of a mosquito, mostly by Aedesaegypti and to a lesser extent, by Aedes albopictus mosquito . Important to note here is the fact that these very same mosquitoes a...

  7 FOODS TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY - HOW TO BOOST IMMUNITY NATURALLY Eating certain foods can help keep your immune system strong. If you are looking for ways to prevent illnesses like flu and other viral and bacterial infections, focus on what you eat. Plan your meals through include these ten powerful foods to boost your immunity and fight infections. 1. Papaya           Papaya is a fruit that is loaded with vitamin C . You can find 157% of the daily recommended amount of vitamin C in a single papaya. It originated in Central America and southern Mexico, but this fruit is now grown in many other parts of the world. Papaya contains an enzyme called papain, which can break down tough protein chains found in muscle meat and can help in digestion. Also, papayas have decent amounts of potassium, vitamin B, and folate, which are beneficial to your immune system. It also contains decent amounts of other antioxidants and vitamin A. All these vitamins and...

  5 Practicable Ways to Manage High or Low Blood Pressure Without Medicines Blood is the most valuable liquid in our body, which has a unique chemistry and has access to every cell of the body. Any neurochemical change in the body may change the blood chemistry, bringing many clinical problems. Among them, Blood pressure is the most important one. Every one of us adopts various measures to manage his high or low blood pressure and keep it within a normal range (a diastolic pressure of around 75 to 85 and a systolic pressure of around 115 to 125, depending upon your age). Here is a brief list and practicable tips, which enable you to manage your blood pressure without taking any medicine: Never stuff your mind with the things which you never understand, Eat a well-balanced diet, Exercise regularly, Follow some timetable in your life, Bath with warm water and take home a massage. 1.      Never Stuff Your Mind with the Thin...