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Leprosy: First bacteria identified to cause disease in humans
Leprosy is, also called Hansen's disease, caused by mycobacterium leprae. This organism was discovered by Gerhard Armauer Hansen in Norway in 1873, making it the first bacteria to be identified as causing disease in man. Leprosy is an infectious chronic granulomatous disease principally affecting the skin and peripheral nervous system
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Grieving Father Blames Authorities After Fatal Truck Crash Kills 12-Year-Old in Bulgaria
He described Siyana as a “wonderful” and “beautiful” child whose life was taken far too soon. His post also pointed to the poor state of the road infrastructure, blaming the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) for ignoring repeated warnings about the dangers of the accident-prone stretch where the crash occurred
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Sofia Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Brutal Attack on Wife
The victim suffered four moderate injuries, including disfigurement, muscle damage, and permanent difficulty in moving her right arm and leg. Heavy blood loss also put her life in temporary danger. Medical professionals had to administer 58 surgical stitches to treat her wounds
BG-Alert Early Warning System Fails to Send Messages During National Test
At precisely 11 a.m., only the sirens were successfully activated, while a significant number of people did not receive the expected text message alerts, according to widespread reports. The scheduled test had promised that messages from the BG-Alert system would be transmitted to mobile users across the country
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Flu Season in Bulgaria Yet to Peak: Rising Cases and Health Warnings
Although some regions, like Blagoevgrad, have already seen a significant rise in flu cases, areas such as Sofia and Burgas have not experienced a major surge. However, hospitals in Sofia are beginning to fill up with flu patients, and the situation remains closely monitored
Bulgarian Sailors Reunite with Families After 14 Months in Houthi Captivity
The two sailors were accompanied by a Romanian crew member, who was welcomed by Romania’s ambassador. The release of the sailors followed a complex diplomatic operation spearheaded by Oman, a key mediator in regional conflicts