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This is the VOA Special English Health Report. Dengue fever is sometimes called break-bone fever. It produces intense pain in the muscles and joints and behind the eyes. People get severe headaches. There are no cures, but most people recover, thoug

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AZUZ: It's been a while since we reported on the dangerous Zika virus, a disease carried by certain mosquitoes that are present all over the globe. The World Health Organization, part of the United Nations, recently ended its classification of Zika a

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He was in Miami. He was an oil executive. He was at a bar with some friends. It was about 1 a.m. He walked out of the bar. He didn't say good night to his friends. He didn't say anything to anyone. He just walked out of the bar. The videotape from a

15 Cases of Ebola-Like Virus Discovered in Sudan

Cathy Majtenyi Experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) are in southern Sudan investigating 15 cases of an Ebola-like hemorrhagic fever that has so far claimed at least four lives. There are f

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The History Of Smallpox天花的历史（双语） In Shakespeares day, wishing a pox on someone was a terrible curse. Ten percent of the population in 17th century London died gruesomely of smallpox, a virus spread easily by airborne particles or co

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The History Of Smallpox In Shakespeares day, wishing a pox on someone was a terrible curse. Ten percent of the population in 17th century London died gruesomely of smallpox, a virus spread easily by airborne particles or contaminated clothing. Infect

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Body Temperature 体温 Our body temperature is usually 36.5 degrees. 我们的体温通常是36.5摄氏度。 When we are sick, our body temperature goes up. 当我们生病时，体温会升高。 Sometimes, a high fever is very dangerous. 有时，高

VOA慢速英语2010年-Development Report - Rift Valley Fever

This is the VOA Special English Development Report. Rift Valley fever mainly affects farm animals. But the virus can also infect humans, and South Africa has been experiencing an outbreak. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases reported two

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AS IT IS 2016-06-19 Is Chickenpox Seasonal Like Allergies? 季节性出水痘是不是一种过敏反应？ You might remember getting chickenpox as a child or even as an adult. The virus is best known for its red rash, blisters and itching. It also

2007年VOA标准英语-Researchers Blame Bats for Marburg Outbreak in

By Alisha Ryu Nairobi 23 August 2007 Medical researchers studying the recent outbreak of Marburg hemorrhagic fever in Uganda say common bats are the most likely source of the outbreak. VOA Correspondent Alisha Ryu in our East Africa Bureau in Nairobi

VOA标准英语2012--Experts Troubled by New Dengue Outbreaks in Western Hemisphere

Experts Troubled by New Dengue Outbreaks in Western Hemisphere Dengue had been eliminated in this hemisphere for quite a while but unfortunately it got reintroduced and has been generally growing since then, said Donald Shepherd. Donald Shepherd spok

VOA标准英语2011--Dengue Severity Depends on Prior Infection, Genetic Variation

Dengue Severity Depends on Prior Infection, Genetic Variation American and Nicaraguan scientists have discovered the reason why a second infection with dengue can often be much more serious, even fatal, than the first. Dengue is a viral disease sprea

VOA标准英语2011--New Yellow Fever Vaccine Shows Promise

New Yellow Fever Vaccine Shows Promise A new vaccine for yellow fever is showing good results in tests as it overcomes one of the biggest problems with the current version. Yellow fever is a deadly disease that occurs in much of South America and sub

2006年VOA标准英语-Scientists May Have Vaccine for Deadly Las

By Zulima Palacio Washington, DC 03 February 2006 watch Lassa report When it comes to dangerous jobs, we usually think of things like racing cars, testing explosives or exploring space. Actually, one

African swine fever spreading into Europe

ROME, May 26 (Xinhua) -- African swine fever, a viral disease deadly to pigs but harmless to human beings, is spreading beyond Russia and the Caucasus region into Europe, the United Nations' food agency said Thursday. African swine fever is fast beco

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Cant Concentrate? Spring Fever Isnt Just a Catchphrase Its April, and all the telltale signs are present: You cant concentrate to save your life, youve got a rapidly blossoming crush on a coworker you didnt look twice at all winter, and instead of hi

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SINGAPORE, May 13 (Xinhua) -- The first imported case of Zika virus infection in Singapore was reported on Friday, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) and National Environment Agency (NEA) in a statement. The patient, a 48-year-old male Singapore Perma

VOA标准英语2009-First Recorded Dengue Fever Epidemic Hits Ca

By Ricci Shryock Dakar 12 November 2009 Red Cross officials say an outbreak of dengue fever in Cape Verde is the worst ever in West Africa. Hospitals in Cape Verde are running out of room for their patients this week, says the Red Cross' West and Ce