The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a warning about a new Diphtheria outbreak in Pakistan.
According to details, the NIH issued an advisory about a possible Diphtheria outbreak in Pakistan, warning provinces to be on the lookout.
According to the NIH, the bacterial disease is potentially fatal, and the number of cases rises between November and February.
Report of National Institutes of Health
The NIH reported 26 cases of this bacterial disease in 2022. To stop the spread of Diphtheria, the relevant institutions must take steps to identify and monitor cases.
It is a contagious disease that spreads from person to person through coughing, sneezing, touching, and even touching the infected person’s clothes.
This disease has an incubation period of two to five days and can be diagnosed using a PCR test.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) also advised that infected people be isolated immediately.
Previously, the National Institute of Health (NIH) confirmed the presence of a new Covid-19 subvariant in the country.
The NIH said in a statement that a sub-variant of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, XBB, has been present in the country for the last three months.
The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) is keeping an eye on the coronavirus situation in the country, according to the NIH.
Dr. Faisal Mahmood, a member of the Sindh Corona Taskforce, urged people to wear face masks and avoid public gatherings after a new variant of Covid-19 was discovered in Karachi.
While confirming the detection of new Covid variant cases in Karachi, Dr Faisal Mahmood stated that the number of Covid patients infected with the new variant presenting to hospitals is small.
In the event of illness, he advised people to seek medical attention. People who are sick have been advised to wear face masks and avoid going to public places.
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