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  Bangladesh witnesses worst ever dengue outbreak as more than 1000 killed and over 2 lakh infected

  World | October 03, 2023 12:43 IST

  Bangladesh health agency said over 2 lakh cases have been registered this year-- thus marking the worst outbreak on record. Among those who died in the outbreak, over 100 children have lost their lives.

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  Zika Virus detected in Mumbai: Know early signs, symptoms, prevention and treatment

  Health | August 24, 2023 16:55 IST

  A 79-year-old resident of the M-West ward, which encompasses regions around Chembur, displayed symptoms such as fever, nasal congestion, and cough starting on July 19.

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  Dengue virus turns virulent under higher temperature, finds study

  Health | August 23, 2023 18:35 IST

  Dengue is a viral infection caused by DENV and transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.

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  World Mosquito Day 2023: Date, history, significance and all you need to know

  Health | August 20, 2023 7:00 IST

  World Mosquito Day is an opportunity to learn about the importance of mosquito control and prevention. By understanding their behavior and the diseases they carry, we can take steps to protect ourselves and our loved ones.

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  Delhi: Dengue cases on rise to 105 last week, total 348 cases reported so far

  Delhi | August 07, 2023 15:00 IST

  The weekly count has kept on multiplying throughout recent weeks, with Delhi reporting 56 cases and 24 cases separately in the first two weekly cycles.

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  World Malaria Day 2022: China, El Salvador and others; list of countries that are malaria-free

  Trending | April 25, 2022 18:32 IST

  Malaria cases have been increasing in many states of India. Many countries are also registering alarming cases every year and are fighting to get rid of it completely. Whereas, there are 40 plus countries and territories that have been certified as malaria-free nations by the World Health Organisation.

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  World Malaria Day 2022: 9 Ways to prevent mosquito breeding at home

  Lifestyle | April 25, 2022 16:53 IST

  Mosquitos not only irritate people with their continuous buzzing noise but also make a person fall sick from their itchy bite. On World Malaria Day, let’s talk about ways in which you can prevent mosquito breeding at your home and stay protected from this dangerous disease.

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  Mosquitoes are back! Clove oil is the best weapon against flies

  Lifestyle | February 22, 2022 12:46 IST

  The derivative of clove has been studied for its antimicrobial, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It has been found to be environment-friendly and non-toxic to humans. It is also effective in repelling insects.

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  Zika virus continues to remain concern in UP's Kanpur, 89 confirmed cases so far

  India | November 08, 2021 23:28 IST

  Zika is a mosquito-borne virus that spreads through the bite of an infected Aedes species of mosquito, which bites during the day. Symptoms of this disease are mild fever, rashes, conjunctivitis, muscle, and joint pain, and headache.

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  World Mosquito Day 2021: Everything you need to know about mosquito-borne diseases and its impacts

  Health | August 20, 2021 16:51 IST

  There are several different mosquitoes that act as vectors for different diseases. Aedes mosquitoes cause chikungunya, dengue fever, lymphatic filariasis, rift valley fever, yellow fever, and zika. 

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  Kerala on high alert after 14 confirmed Zika virus cases

  India | July 09, 2021 16:27 IST

  Among the infected was a 24-year-old pregnant woman who was diagnosed with the mosquito-transmitted disease on Thursday. Hers was the first case of the virus in the State.

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  10 Hafte 10 Baje 10 Minute anti-dengue campaign: Kejriwal encourages Delhi's shopkeepers

  India | October 17, 2020 20:28 IST

  The seventh week of the 10 Hafte 10 Baje 10 Minute anti-dengue campaign seeks to encourage shopkeepers in Delhi to inspect their shops and surroundings for stagnant water every Sunday for 10 minutes, and drain it to prevent the breeding of Dengue mosquitoes around them.

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  Spain reports first West Nile virus death in 2020

  World | August 22, 2020 10:05 IST

  Spain has reported this year's first death due to the West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne infection, officials said. Spanish TV network Telecinco said in a report on Friday that the victim, a 77-year-old man from the town of La Puebla del Rio, died on Thursday night

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  750 million genetically modified mosquitoes are being released to control vector-borne diseases

  World | August 22, 2020 9:03 IST

  Over 750 million genetically modified mosquitos will be released in Florida Keys in the next two years. According to the reports, the plan has been approved from the US authorities on Tuesday.

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  'How malaria parasite traffics between host cells decoded'

  India | December 27, 2019 13:24 IST

  Researchers conducted a study on the interaction of the malaria parasite with the human red blood cells, the study was aimed at shedding more light on this complex interplay.

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  Malaria carrying mosquitoes sense insecticide with leg proteins: Study

  Science | December 26, 2019 11:14 IST

  In a first, researchers have shown that proteins in the legs of malaria carrying mosquitoes help them develop resistant to insecticides, an advance that may lead to new strategies against the disease which kills nearly 4,00,000 people each year.

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  New study shows mosquitoes flap wings not just to fly but also to flirt

  Science | November 08, 2019 14:09 IST

  The study, published in the journal Bioinspiration & Biomimetics, noted that the male mosquito flaps its long, slender wings at high frequencies while also rotating them rapidly at the end of each stroke in order to connect with the low-frequency hum of a female.

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  How malaria parasite prepares for infecting humans found

  Science | November 01, 2019 15:01 IST

  The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, noted that the malaria parasite Plasmodium makes a blueprint of the proteins it needs to infect the liver while still living in the mosquito, well in advance of its life cycle stages in the human host.

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  61 dengue cases reported from Lucknow in 4 days

  India | October 31, 2019 11:31 IST

  The maximum number of patients has been reported from Indira Nagar locality in the state capital.

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  Cases of vector-borne diseases reported in NDMC area see downward trend in last 3 yrs

  India | September 04, 2019 17:20 IST

  As per data available with the civic body, the number of challans and notices issued for mosquito breeding has also seen a downwards trend since 2017.