Mosquitoes
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Karnataka: Zika virus detected in mosquito species in Chikkaballapura district
Karnataka | Nov 02, 2023, 07:28 PM ISTZika virus has been identified in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in Karnataka's Chikkaballapura district after samples from local waterbodies were examined.
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Bangladesh witnesses worst ever dengue outbreak as more than 1000 killed and over 2 lakh infected
World | Oct 03, 2023, 12:43 PM ISTBangladesh 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 | Aug 24, 2023, 04:55 PM ISTA 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 | Aug 23, 2023, 06:35 PM ISTDengue 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 | Aug 20, 2023, 07:00 AM ISTWorld 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 | Aug 07, 2023, 03:00 PM ISTThe 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 | Apr 25, 2022, 06:32 PM ISTMalaria 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 | Apr 25, 2022, 04:53 PM ISTMosquitos 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 | Feb 22, 2022, 12:46 PM ISTThe 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 | Nov 08, 2021, 11:28 PM ISTZika 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 | Aug 20, 2021, 04:51 PM ISTThere 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 | Jul 09, 2021, 04:27 PM ISTAmong 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 | Oct 17, 2020, 08:28 PM ISTThe 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 | Aug 22, 2020, 10:05 AM ISTSpain 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 | Aug 22, 2020, 09:03 AM ISTOver 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 | Dec 27, 2019, 01:24 PM ISTResearchers 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 | Dec 26, 2019, 11:14 AM ISTIn 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 | Nov 08, 2019, 02:09 PM ISTThe 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 | Nov 01, 2019, 03:01 PM ISTThe 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 | Oct 31, 2019, 11:31 AM ISTThe maximum number of patients has been reported from Indira Nagar locality in the state capital.