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Best mosquito repellent creams: 6 top choices to stay safe and itch-free
1 month ago

Best mosquito repellent creams: 6 top choices to stay safe and itch-free

Hindustan Times  

Mosquitoes always seem to find their way regardless of how well you are tucked under the covers. Specifications of Odomos Mosquito Repellent Cream: Item form: Cream Scent: Unscented If you are looking for the best mosquito repellent for babies in India, try Mother Sparsh Natural Insect Repellent and After Bite Turmeric Balm. Specifications of Mother Sparsh Natural Insect Repellent for …

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Silent Mosquitoes: A New Weapon Against Dengue
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Silent Mosquitoes: A New Weapon Against Dengue

Firstpost  

Researchers from the University of California have found a unique method of combating mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, yellow fever, and Zika. Male mosquitoes use their hearing to track out females based on their appealing wingbeats, and they have sex while flying in midair. Female mosquitoes are the ones that transmit diseases to humans. Thus, scientists believe preventing them from having …

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Technology promotes control of mosquito-borne diseases
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Technology promotes control of mosquito-borne diseases

China Daily  

Sun Yan, a doctoral student at the Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, shows the larvae and the shed shells of mosquito eggs at the storage room of SYSU "mosquito factory" in Dongguan, South China's Guangdong province, on July 8, 2024. With the help of nuclear technology and genetic technology, Chinese scientific researchers have made progress in the mass …

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Mosquito-borne virus spreads at 'unprecedented' levels in L.A.
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mosquito-borne virus spreads at 'unprecedented' levels in L.A.

LA Times  

About 1 in 20 people infected with dengue will become severely ill, facing complications such as shock, internal bleeding or respiratory failure. The worry, though, is “if there are enough infected mosquitoes, it could lead to exponential spread,” said Dr. Aiman Halai, director of the L.A. County Department of Public Health’s Vector-Borne Disease Unit. The World Health Organization warned last …

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Adilabad: Chikungunya on rise along with dengue and viral fevers
3 months, 1 week ago

Adilabad: Chikungunya on rise along with dengue and viral fevers

Deccan Chronicle  

ADILABAD: Chikungunya cases are on the rise along with other seasonal diseases like dengue and viral fevers. Many people throng government and private hospitals with the symptoms of Chikungunya and viral fevers in Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Nirmal and Mancherial districts. Anti-larva spraying operations, bleaching drinking water and flogging operations are missing in many villages despite many people suffering from seasonal …

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Karnataka govt. notifies dengue as 'epidemic disease'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka govt. notifies dengue as 'epidemic disease'

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has notified dengue as an 'epidemic disease' and introduced regulations, which allow authorities to penalise those who disobey its orders or fail to take measures to stop breeding of mosquitoes. "In exercise of the power conferred by section 3 of The Karnataka Epidemic Diseases Act, 2020, the Government of Karnataka hereby notifies Dengue fever, including severe …

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Here's what you can do to protect yourself from mosquito borne viruses
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Here's what you can do to protect yourself from mosquito borne viruses

NPR  

Here's what you can do to protect yourself from mosquito borne viruses Mosquito borne illnesses are on the rise in the U.S. We'll find out which diseases are most common and what people can do to protect themselves. Meanwhile, Dr. Anthony Fauci is recovering from West Nile virus, another mosquito-borne disease. CHANG: OK. GODOY: But if you do get it, …

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World Mosquito Day: Here are Some of the Most Dangerous Mosquito-Borne Diseases
4 months ago

World Mosquito Day: Here are Some of the Most Dangerous Mosquito-Borne Diseases

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 20, 2024 19:47 IST - 5 MINS READ It has been more than 125 years since the role of mosquitoes as the transmitters of malaria was discovered on 20 August 1897 by British physician Ronald Ross. Correct diagnosis usually requires on careful assessment of these and other specific symptoms Suitable treatments for mosquito-borne diseases are rare and …

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World Mosquito Day 2024: Can a Mosquito Bite Mean More Than Just Rashes and Allergies?
4 months ago

World Mosquito Day 2024: Can a Mosquito Bite Mean More Than Just Rashes and Allergies?

News 18  

Mosquito bites might seem like a minor inconvenience—an itchy bump that fades after a few days. The bite of a mosquito can carry diseases that impact millions of lives worldwide, turning a simple bite into a potential health crisis. Dr Ajay Agarwal, Senior Director – Internal Medicine, Fortis Hospital, Noida, says, “When a mosquito bites, it triggers an immediate reaction—a …

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BMC launches ‘Bhag Machchar Bhag’ campaign to combat dengue
5 months, 1 week ago

BMC launches ‘Bhag Machchar Bhag’ campaign to combat dengue

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has launched a special campaign to spread awareness about mosquito control measures, to combat the sudden spurt in mosquito-borne diseases like dengue. In the first half of July itself, the city witnessed an increase in cases of dengue, leptospirosis and H1N1 cases, compared to June 2024, as per the monsoon report released by the BMC …

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Preventing Mosquito-Borne Diseases: Practical Steps to Reduce Mosquito Breeding
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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Monsoon woes: DMHO calls for vigil against seasonal diseases
6 months ago

Monsoon woes: DMHO calls for vigil against seasonal diseases

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: The district health department has highlighted the imminent threat of seasonal diseases in view of the monsoon’s onset. A meeting chaired by DMHO Dr Jagadeeswara Rao on Wednesday focused on preventive measures against diseases such as malaria, dengue, chikungunya, and diseases transmitted by insects.The meeting emphasized the importance of community action in preventing these diseases. "It is necessary to …

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Telangana Health dept issues advisory to avoid infections and diseases during monsoon
7 months ago

Telangana Health dept issues advisory to avoid infections and diseases during monsoon

The Hindu  

In response to the Indian Meteorological Department’s forecast of light to moderate rains or thundershowers across Telangana, the State Health Department has issued a list of precautionary measures to combat the spread of viral infections, mosquito-borne, food, and water-borne diseases. Precautions against mosquito-borne diseases To prevent Malaria, Dengue, and Chikungunya, the Health department has advised residents to use mosquito nets …

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Viral fever spreading fast; expert tips to keep seasonal infections at bay
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Viral fever spreading fast; expert tips to keep seasonal infections at bay

Hindustan Times  

Transition from winter to summer season has caused a spike in cases of seasonal fevers and infections across the country. As per experts, cases of viral fever, dengue, typhoid and leptospirosis are on rise due to several risk factors including intake of contaminated food and water and onset of breeding season for mosquitoes. It is important to avoid indulging in …

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Oldest mosquito fossil comes with a bloodsucking surprise
1 year ago

Oldest mosquito fossil comes with a bloodsucking surprise

The Hindu  

Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are killed annually by malaria and other diseases spread through the bite of mosquitoes, insects that date back to the age of dinosaurs. Researchers said they have discovered the oldest-known fossils of mosquitoes - two males entombed in pieces of amber dating to 130 million years ago during the Cretaceous Period and found near …

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Mosquito menace: Chennai Corporation to intensify spraying in canals this monsoon
1 year, 1 month ago

Mosquito menace: Chennai Corporation to intensify spraying in canals this monsoon

The Hindu  

The Greater Chennai Corporation, in its efforts to ramp up measures to combat the menace of mosquitoes during the monsoon season, has intensified spraying activities in canals. Shankar Lal Kumawat, Additional Commissioner of GCC, inspected the R.K. Salai Canal stretch on Monday, October 30, 2023. Shankar Lal Kumawat, IAS, the Additional Commissioner, inspected the RK Salai canal stretch to review …

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IIT Mandi, DBT-inStem Bengaluru scientists find how dengue mosquito eggs are so hardy
1 year, 1 month ago

IIT Mandi, DBT-inStem Bengaluru scientists find how dengue mosquito eggs are so hardy

The Hindu  

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi and the Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine in Bengaluru have discovered the biochemical processes that enable the eggs of the dengue causing mosquito to survive harsh conditions and rejuvenate when favourable conditions return. The eggs of dengue and zika-carrying Aedes mosquitoes can endure extended periods without water, akin to …

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Proposal to regularise services of 3,000 mosquito breeding checkers in Delhi
1 year, 1 month ago

Proposal to regularise services of 3,000 mosquito breeding checkers in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

New DelhiThe Municipal Corporation of Delhi has moved a proposal to regularise the services of more than 3,000 domestic breeding checkers —who are public health department workers deployed to counter the spread of mosquito-borne diseases—which will subsequently meet the decades-old demand of the contractual workers. Proposal to regularise services of 3,000 mosquito breeding checkers in Delhi The proposal to recruit …

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Rare case of mosquito-borne dengue diagnosed in Pasadena
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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Tiger mosquitoes found in eight Dutch provinces this summer
1 year, 3 months ago

Tiger mosquitoes found in eight Dutch provinces this summer

NL Times  

The Asian tiger mosquito has been spotted in eight of the twelve Dutch provinces this summer. The mosquito, which can transmit serious diseases to humans, was found in approximately 65 places in 13 residential neighborhoods, tire companies, and garden centers, RTL Nieuws reports based on figures from the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. Nowadays, the tiger mosquito is …

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Delhi civic body takes steps to prevent dengue, malaria ahead of G20 Summit
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi civic body takes steps to prevent dengue, malaria ahead of G20 Summit

India Today  

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi is taking measures to prevent cases of dengue, malaria, chikungunya and other vector-borne diseases. STEPS TAKEN Over 3000 Domestic Breeding Checkers and 2000 field workers are working towards mosquito breeding detection and its destruction. The civic body conducted special drives to cover vulnerable areas like construction sites, parks, nurseries and institutions like hospitals, schools and …

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World Mosquito Day 2023: Date, history, significance and all you need to know
1 year, 4 months ago

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

India TV News  

World Mosquito Day is a special day dedicated for spreading awareness about mosquitoes and the types of diseases they carry. History: World Mosquito Day was established to honour the discovery made by Sir Ronald Ross in 1897, linking mosquitoes to malaria. Significance: World Mosquito Day is significant because it raises awareness about the impact of mosquitoes on public health. Let's …

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World Mosquito Day 2023: History, Types, Diseases, and Control
1 year, 4 months ago

World Mosquito Day 2023: History, Types, Diseases, and Control

News 18  

WORLD MOSQUITO DAY 2023: World Mosquitos Day is celebrated on August 20 to commemorate Sir Ronald Ross for discovering the connection between mosquitoes and the transference of Malaria in 1897. Types of mosquitos Asian Tiger mosquitoesAlso known as Aedes albopictus, the mosquito belongs to the tropical and subtropical areas of Southeast Asia. Yellow fever mosquitoAlso known as Aedes aegypti, it …

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World Mosquito Day 2023: Date, history, significance, celebration
1 year, 4 months ago

World Mosquito Day 2023: Date, history, significance, celebration

Hindustan Times  

World Mosquito Day 2023: Over years and decades, mosquitoes have gained the reputation as insects known for spreading deadly diseases. World Mosquito Day 2023: Date, history, significance, celebration Every year, World Mosquito Day is celebrated to create awareness about the dangers of mosquitoes, the ways by which we can protect ourselves from these diseases, and to rise together to combat …

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