DISEASE

GS II-Disease Researchers are exploring DNA barcoding techniques to enhance species-level identification of blackflies, the vectors responsible for spreading river blindness, with the aim of improving disease control measures. About River Blindness River blindness, medically known as onchocerciasis, is a parasitic disease triggered by the nematode Onchocerca volvulus. Mode of …

GS2 – Social Sector – Health – Diseases Dysthymia, a prolonged variant of depression, often goes unrecognized or is misunderstood due to its subtle yet chronic nature. Definition and Nature Dysthymia, medically termed Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD), refers to a long-lasting, milder form of depression. In adults, symptoms persist for …

GS-2-Disease Why in News? The 2024 World Malaria Report has been published by the World Health Organization (WHO), highlighting India’s “significant progress” in reducing both malaria incidence and mortality. What is Malaria? About Malaria is an acute febrile illness caused by Plasmodium parasites, which are transmitted to humans through bites …