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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Interview with a mosquito

Aedes loves a laugh and is very class conscious It has been my earnest desire to know the mind of the mosquito, both for understanding its behavioural triggers and to ascertain whether it is amenable to suggestions. Although not credited with a significant brain size compared with human beings, the mosquito remains one of the most formidable foes of humankind, …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rare local case of mosquito-borne dengue virus confirmed in Baldwin Park

LA Times

A case of locally transmitted dengue was confirmed in the San Gabriel Valley on Monday. A rare case of dengue, a viral infection spread by mosquitoes, was confirmed in Baldwin Park on Monday, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The potential risk for widespread dengue virus transmission in L.A. County remains low, public health officials said …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Massachusetts health officials report second case of potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus

The Independent

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Man identified as New Hampshire’s first EEEV mosquito virus death in a decade

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A New Hampshire man who died after contracting the rare Eastern …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

New Hampshire resident dies after contracting mosquito-borne encephalitis virus

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A New Hampshire resident has died after testing positive for Eastern …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

A rare but deadly mosquito virus infection has Massachusetts towns urging vigilance

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. State health officials announced last …

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4 months ago

Letters to The Editor — August 22, 2024

The Hindu

Short-lived respect I had interviewed a nurse who had worked during the COVID-19 pandemic — this was for a project, and recently — and she mentioned how the value of health-care professionals in the eyes of the public has increased. Also, if someone from an educated background is being denied justice despite wide coverage of the issue, it poses a …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Pune reports 22 dengue, 19 chikungunya cases in July

Hindustan Times

The Pune Municipal Corporation has reported a spike in vector-borne disease cases in the city, said officials. During the ongoing surveillance, the civic body reported 22 dengue and 19 chikungunya cases in July. As per the officials, the recent rains resulting in water accumulation in artificial and natural sources in residential areas have made favourable conditions for mosquito breeding which …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Preventing Mosquito-Borne Diseases: Practical Steps to Reduce Mosquito Breeding

News 18

With the steep rise in mosquito borne diseases during monsoon season like dengue, it becomes imperative for safeguarding ourselves and our surroundings. We can use few natural, safe and cost-effective measures to curb mosquito borne diseases as recommended by Dr Akanksha Saxena, General Physician, Consults on Practo: Use mosquito repellents containing picaridin and DEET Apply thick layer of coconut oil …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Long Beach confirms first case of mosquito-borne St. Louis encephalitis in decades

LA Times

The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the city’s first case of St. Louis encephalitis — a mosquito-borne virus with symptoms similar to West Nile virus — since 1984. Long Beach’s health department has confirmed the first case of a mosquito-born illness called St. Louis encephalitis in the city since 1984. “Mosquito control is a shared …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Rare case of mosquito-borne dengue diagnosed in Pasadena

LA Times

Aedes aegypti, commonly known as the yellow fever mosquito, can transmit dengue and zika viruses. A case of locally acquired dengue, a virus transmitted by mosquitoes, was detected in Pasadena on Friday, according to the Pasadena Public Health Department. In a statement, Pasadena epidemiologist Dr. Matthew Feaster said public health officials have been monitoring for mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue. …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Malaria in US: First locally acquired malaria case found in Maryland after 40 years; know all about the disease

Hindustan Times

United States of America has been witnessing a string of locally acquired Malaria cases for the last few months after a huge gap of nearly two decades. Another fresh case of the rare locally acquired malaria has been found in Maryland, which borders Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C, NBC reported. Around 2,000 cases of malaria are diagnosed every year …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Dengue surge: Mild to dangerous, common signs and symptoms of different dengue strains

Hindustan Times

India has been witnessing a deluge of dengue cases in the past few weeks due to heavy rains and flooding in several parts of the country. These symptoms may include: High fever Severe headache Pain behind the eyes Muscle and joint pains Nausea and vomiting Rash DENV-2 This strain is also known to cause mild symptoms, but it is thought …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Florida issues health advisory after 4 locally contract malaria in first spread in US in 20 years

Associated Press

TERRA CEIA ISLAND, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health has issued a statewide mosquito-borne illness advisory after four locally contracted cases of malaria were reported along the Gulf Coast south of Tampa. They may not all be mosquitoes, but there’s certainly mosquitos out there.” Another resident, Tom Lyons, says news of the malaria cases “makes me take mosquito protection …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Second human case of Murray Valley Encephalitis detected in New South Wales man

ABC

A second human case of the mosquito-born Murray Valley Encephalitis virus has been detected in New South Wales. Key points: A man in his 50s has been treated for Murray Valley Encephalitis in the south of New South Wales It is the second human case of the mosquito-borne virus recorded in NSW this year Authorities say the number of cases …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Man in hospital with Murray Valley encephalitis, first NSW case of the virus since 2011

ABC

A New South Wales man has been admitted to hospital after becoming infected with the first transmission of Murray Valley encephalitis in the state since 2011. Key points: NSW Health has confirmed it is the first transmission of Murray Valley encephalitis in the state in 12 years The man in his 60s has been admitted to hospital for treatment Locals …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Victorian woman dies from Murray Valley encephalitis in state's first death from the virus since 1974

ABC

Victoria has recorded its first human case and death from the mosquito-borne Murray Valley encephalitis since 1974, after tests revealed a woman who died earlier this month had the virus. Key points: Testing has revealed a woman in her 60s from Buloke Shire who died earlier this month had Murray Valley encephalitis MVE has been detected in the rural town …

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2 years ago

Zika Virus First Case Detected in Karnataka: Know Symptoms and Prevention Tips

News 18

Recently, a five-year-old girl from Karnataka’s Kolar district has been tested positive for Zika Virus, marking the first case in the State. Earlier this month, a 67-year-old man was also found infected with the Zika virus in Pune. Zika Virus infection is a mosquito-borne disease that is spread by the Aedes mosquito, the same species that transmits the Chikungunya and …

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2 years ago

Zika virus: A Bengaluru doctor's guide to prevention techniques

Hindustan Times

The Karnataka health department is on high alert after the state reported its first confirmed case of the Zika virus on Monday - a five-year-old girl from Raichur's Manvi taluk. Here are some excerpts: Karnataka reported its first case of the Zika Virus in a five-year-old girl from Raichur. READ | 5-year-old Raichur girl tests positive for Zika virus, first …

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2 years ago

Zika virus: How to prevent, expert suggests these steps

Live Mint

A 5-year-old girl in Karnataka has tested positive for the Zika virus and has been advised to take precautionary measures. Caused by a virus transmitted primarily by the Aedes mosquito, which bites during the day, symptoms of this disease include mild fever, rashes, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain, malaise, or a headache. Here are some of the steps suggested by …

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2 years ago

Pune reports first case of Zika

Hindustan Times

Just two days after the city reported its first case of Japanese Encephalitis, there are reports of its first case of Zika wherein a 67-year-old man from Bavdhan has tested positive for the Zika virus. Across Maharashtra, the first case of Zika was reported from Palghar district wherein a seven-year-old tested positive for Zika virus in July this year. Dr …

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2 years ago

Prevention of cruelty is not an ‘absolute idea’, Supreme Court observes while hearing Jallikattu case

The Hindu

Prevention of cruelty is not an "absolute idea". The Constitution commands us to be compassionate to all living creatures, but it should have a balance, the Supreme Court observed while hearing the Jallikattu case on Thursday. At least humans in these cases can be treated on par with animals… What do you say to that," Justice Joseph asked senior advocate …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Different Courts Different Orders On Use Of Nets In "Mosquito Prone" Taloja Prison

Live Law

Just days after a special NIA court allowed an accused in the Antilia Terror Scare Case to use a mosquito net in the Taloja prison, another special court refused the same relief to Sagar Gorkhe and journalist Gautam Navlakha in the Bhima Koregaon – Elgar Parishad Case. Gorkhe and Navlakha had approached the special NIA court seeking mosquito nets in …

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2 years, 5 months ago

NIA Court Denies Elgar Case Accused Permission to Use Mosquito Nets in Jail

News 18

A special NIA court here on Thursday rejected a plea filed by Gautam Navlakha and Sagar Gorkhe, accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, seeking permission to use mosquito nets in prison. The jail authorities told the court that it was risky to allow the inmates to use mosquito nets as they can be used by a person to strangulate …

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Interview with a mosquito

Rare local case of mosquito-borne dengue virus confirmed in Baldwin Park

Massachusetts health officials report second case of potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus

Man identified as New Hampshire’s first EEEV mosquito virus death in a decade

New Hampshire resident dies after contracting mosquito-borne encephalitis virus

A rare but deadly mosquito virus infection has Massachusetts towns urging vigilance

Letters to The Editor — August 22, 2024

Pune reports 22 dengue, 19 chikungunya cases in July

Preventing Mosquito-Borne Diseases: Practical Steps to Reduce Mosquito Breeding

Long Beach confirms first case of mosquito-borne St. Louis encephalitis in decades

Rare case of mosquito-borne dengue diagnosed in Pasadena

Malaria in US: First locally acquired malaria case found in Maryland after 40 years; know all about the disease

Dengue surge: Mild to dangerous, common signs and symptoms of different dengue strains

Florida issues health advisory after 4 locally contract malaria in first spread in US in 20 years

Second human case of Murray Valley Encephalitis detected in New South Wales man

Man in hospital with Murray Valley encephalitis, first NSW case of the virus since 2011

Victorian woman dies from Murray Valley encephalitis in state's first death from the virus since 1974

Zika Virus First Case Detected in Karnataka: Know Symptoms and Prevention Tips

Zika virus: A Bengaluru doctor's guide to prevention techniques

Zika virus: How to prevent, expert suggests these steps

Pune reports first case of Zika

Prevention of cruelty is not an ‘absolute idea’, Supreme Court observes while hearing Jallikattu case

Different Courts Different Orders On Use Of Nets In "Mosquito Prone" Taloja Prison

NIA Court Denies Elgar Case Accused Permission to Use Mosquito Nets in Jail