Here is a look at some interesting infectious disease and health news, opinion and research reported across the globe:

Unknown virus claims 64 lives in Indore, India

An unknown virus has claimed 64 lives in and around the Indian city of Indore in Madhya Pradesh.

As reported by the Indian newspaper, Times of India, the virus has symptoms identical to swine flu.

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Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) /CDC
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) /CDC

Four new MERS cases detected in Oman

Four new cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus have been detected in Oman, according to the Ministry of Health. “This brings the total number of recorded cases from various governorates in the Sultanate to 18 since 2013,” the ministry said in a statement.

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Jakarta Declares Dengue Fever Alert

The Jakarta Health Agency has declared a dengue fever (DBD) alert in light of increased number of dengue cases in the capital.

“The alert status is to prevent the cases from growing,” Widyastuti told a press conference at her office in Central Jakarta today, January 28, 2019.

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National Centre for Disease Control confirms cases of tuberculosis in eastern region

The National Centre for Disease Control confirmed on Sunday the registration of cases of tuberculosis in the eastern region.

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Study Shows Syphilis Is Increasing Among Pregnant Women

A recently published study investigated syphilis trends among pregnant women and examined high-risk behaviors. Syphilis trends were examined from all 50 states and the District of Columbia through the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System from 2012-2016.

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