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Monkey Pox Virus

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                                   Monkey Pox Virus  This virus causes an infectious viral disease which can affect humans and other animals. Orthopox virus belonging from the family of variola virus (smallpox) causes this disease . It got its name because this condition was first observed in laboratory monkeys, hence the name. In the year 2022 also, India reported certain cases of monkey pox, but in this year 2024, this condition has originated in a rapid manner all across the globe. Earlier it was endemic to the African region. At least  99,176 cases and 208 deaths due to monkeypox have been reported from 116 countries since 2022, according to WHO data. ( The Indian Express) Causes and Spread:- Orthopox virus Direct contact with the infected person Having multiple sexual partners It spreads through body fluids like blood  Symptoms of Mpox Symptoms typically begin within 3-21 days after exposure and include: Fever Headache Muscle aches Backache Chills Fatigue Swollen lymph no

Associating Dental health with Cardiac health

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                                           SHOCKING BUT TRUE! A recent study carried out by an international team of experts from University of Maryland, University of Belgrade, University of Sharjah, Case Western Reserve University has certainly revealed and established a relationship between dental hygiene and heart attack. YES! Since we have always heard that heart attacks are sudden and death cannot be predicted for patients with cardiovascular conditions. But it has been evidently shown that our body does give us signs of the underlying disease. In this case, loss of teeth has been associated with heart conditions. Let’s discuss why early loss of teeth occurs:- Gum Disease (Periodontal Disease) Tooth Decay (Cavities) Oral Trauma Chronic Illnesses Genetic Predisposition These conditions leads to the loss of teeth but a infected tooth can become a medium to spread serious infections in our body, so after careful examination dentists tend to remove the pathogenic tooth but till then