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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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This DIY Halloween costume turns you into the world's scariest animal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

This DIY Halloween costume turns you into the world's scariest animal

NPR  

This DIY Halloween costume turns you into the world's scariest animal toggle caption Ben de la Cruz/NPR Say you want to dress up as the world's scariest animal this Halloween. Sponsor Message Snakes easily eclipse sharks with their lethal toll: the World Health Organization estimates that 5.4 million people a year are bitten by snakes, with 81,000 to 138,000 deaths …

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Interview with a mosquito
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Interview with a mosquito

Times of India  

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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Intermittent rain leads to outbreak in chikungunya; 164 cases in August
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Intermittent rain leads to outbreak in chikungunya; 164 cases in August

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: As the city received intermittent rains in August, doctors are seeing a spurt in cases of chikungunya – a viral infection spread by an infected Aedes Aegypti mosquito, with people coming to the clinics with acute joint pain and other symptoms such as fever and rashes. “Intermittent rains in August led to more breeding of mosquitoes and hence the …

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Fighting mosquito menace with repellents, vaccines
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Fighting mosquito menace with repellents, vaccines

The Hindu  

Since 2007, WHO has called April 15 World Malaria Day to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment to malaria prevention and control. In 1902, Sir Ronald Ross received the Nobel Prize in Physiology/Medicine for having shown how malaria was transmitted by the bite of Anopheles mosquitoes infecting a human patient in Hyderabad suffering from malaria. The …

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How monsoon increases parasitic transmission leading to leg swelling disease
4 months, 3 weeks ago

How monsoon increases parasitic transmission leading to leg swelling disease

India Today  

There is always a surge in vector-borne diseases in monsoon. Lymphatic filariasis, often referred to as elephantiasis or haathipaon, is a debilitating neglected tropical disease caused by parasitic worms transmitted through mosquito bites. MASS DRUG ADMINISTRATION India has developed a comprehensive strategy to eliminate LF, which includes biannual Mass Drug Administration campaigns starting on February 10 and August 10, extensive …

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Malaria to Chikungunya: 7 types of monsoon fevers, know prevention tips
5 months ago

Malaria to Chikungunya: 7 types of monsoon fevers, know prevention tips

India TV News  

Monsoon fevers, also known as monsoon season illnesses, are a common occurrence in many tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Some of the common ones are as follows: Malaria According to Dr Niranjan Patil, Associate Vice President, Scientific Business head- Infectious diseases, Metropolis Healthcare Ltd, Mumbai, dengue is diagnosed clinically by symptoms of fever with chills, whereas in the …

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Malaria cases on rise in Odisha's Rayagada, 400 test positive
5 months, 1 week ago

Malaria cases on rise in Odisha's Rayagada, 400 test positive

New Indian Express  

BERHAMPUR: Rayagada, which was declared ‘malaria free’ in 2018 is once again reporting cases among school students. So far, blood samples of over 2,000 students have been tested, of which 400 were found positive for malaria, said district health office sources.T he affected students are of Kereda High School, Bilesu High School and Anwesha hostel of Rayagada block. To make …

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VIMSAR study reveals low use of mosquito nets in Odisha's Burla
6 months ago

VIMSAR study reveals low use of mosquito nets in Odisha's Burla

New Indian Express  

The findings of the study were recently published in the international medical sciences journal, Cureus of Springer Nature Group. The group of doctors of VIMSAR, who conducted the study comprised Dr Sanjeeb K Mishra, Dr Gourahari Pradhan, Dr Soumya R Patra, Dr Ashok K Panigrahi and Dr Subrat K Pradhan. One of the researchers, Dr Mishra said, “Out of the …

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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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Climate change threatens malaria control efforts, WHO warns: 6 mitigation strategies to adopt
7 months, 1 week ago

Climate change threatens malaria control efforts, WHO warns: 6 mitigation strategies to adopt

Hindustan Times  

Malaria, a mosquito-borne infectious disease, continues to be a major public health concern, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions but while significant strides have been made in recent decades to control and eliminate malaria, a new threat is emerging – climate change. The World Health Organization has identified climate change as a growing threat to malaria control efforts, with changes …

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Malaria: Beware of that bite
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Malaria: Beware of that bite

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: In India, malaria still poses a serious threat to public health despite considerable improvements in recent years. Because these mosquitoes breed in stagnant water bodies, malaria transmission is more common in locations with poor drainage especially during the monsoon season. Individuals who live close to bodies of stagnant water: In peri-urban and rural regions, mosquitoes that thrive in puddles, …

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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 in Visakhapatnam, locals demand urgent action from GVMC
1 year ago

Mosquito menace in Visakhapatnam, locals demand urgent action from GVMC

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Residents of Visakhapatnam, mainly those in Marripalem, Old Karasa, NAD Junction, Gnanapuram and several slum areas, are faced with the mosquito menace and are unable to sleep. Meanwhile, to combat the mosquito menace, the GVMC has proposed the release of six lakh Gambusia fish into the city's water bodies. "The corporation plans to release 20 lakh Gambusia fish across …

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On Halloween, here's how to dress up as earth's scariest critter — with minimal prep
1 year, 1 month ago

On Halloween, here's how to dress up as earth's scariest critter — with minimal prep

NPR  

On Halloween, here's how to dress up as earth's scariest critter — with minimal prep Enlarge this image toggle caption Ben de la Cruz/NPR Ben de la Cruz/NPR Say you want to dress up as the world's scariest animal this Halloween. Sponsor Message Snakes easily eclipse sharks with their lethal toll: the World Health Organization estimates that 5.4 million people …

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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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Malaria in US: First locally acquired malaria case found in Maryland after 40 years; know all about the disease
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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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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36% of all mosquito breeding happens in desert coolers: MCD
1 year, 4 months ago

36% of all mosquito breeding happens in desert coolers: MCD

Hindustan Times  

Amid the current spike in dengue cases across the Capital, an analysis by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi has revealed that more than a third of mosquito breeding sites in the city were found at desert coolers. An MCD official said 3,000 domestic breeding checkers and 2,000 field workers are undertaking a special drive for the detection of breeding sites. …

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Delhi: ₹1,000 fine for mosquito breeding amid dengue threat after floods
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi: ₹1,000 fine for mosquito breeding amid dengue threat after floods

Hindustan Times  

With dengue spreading as flood waters recede, the Delhi government on Friday increased fines for mosquito breeding - ₹1000 for households and ₹5000 for commercial establishments, announced Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj. 'Floods in Delhi may increase dengue cases' Earlier, Mayor Shelly Oberoi warned of potential increases in dengue and malaria cases due to flooding in certain areas. Dengue and malaria …

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After Incessant Rains And Waterlogging, Dengue Cases In Delhi Highest In 6 Years
1 year, 5 months ago

After Incessant Rains And Waterlogging, Dengue Cases In Delhi Highest In 6 Years

News 18  

Delhi and adjoining NCR regions have been troubled lately with the issue of waterlogging due to excessive rainfall. Municipal Corporation of Delhi has also acknowledged in its weekly report that in July alone, 27 people have been infected with dengue so far. In the next few days, the government might declare distinct wards in each hospital for dengue, malaria and …

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As temperatures rise, mosquitoes are also on the move. Scientists worry that could mean more malaria
1 year, 5 months ago

As temperatures rise, mosquitoes are also on the move. Scientists worry that could mean more malaria

Associated Press  

As the planet warms, mosquitoes are slowly migrating upward. “As it gets warmer at higher altitudes with climate change and all of these other environmental changes, then mosquitoes can survive higher up the mountain,” said Manisha Kulkarni, a professor and researcher studying malaria in sub-Saharan Africa at the University of Ottawa. For example, researchers in 2015 also noticed native Hawaiian …

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