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PREVENTING MOSQUITO BITES
What is the West Nile virus discovered in California? Symptoms, treatment, vaccines and all details explainedWest Nile virus has been detected in California after two dead crows tested positive in San Diego County, prompting officials to urge mosqu...- 5 easy ways to keep mosquitoes away without a mosquito netMosquitoes become a major problem during Indian summers and monsoons, but you do not always need a mosquito net to stay protected. From rem...
- Scientists finally figured out how mosquitoes track and bite humansMosquitoes possess a hidden sense: they track your body heat using infrared radiation. Researchers discovered this ability, which, when com...
- Health alert in NSW as Ross River virus activity detected in Greater Sydney ahead of Easter holiday travel surgeNew South Wales health authorities are issuing a stern warning for the Easter long weekend. Recent mosquito surveillance in Greater Western...
- Why mosquitoes bite some people more and easy prevention tipsMosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti, are drawn to humans by a combination of visual cues like dark colours and chemical signals such as ...
- IIT Delhi develops washing powder that turn clothes into mosquito shieldResearchers at IIT Delhi have developed a novel mosquito-repellent laundry detergent. This innovative product, used during regular washing,...
- Is China unleashing another pandemic? Chikungunya virus spreads from Guangdong Province to EuropeChikungunya virus cases surged in China's Guangdong Province during summer 2025 before spreading to Europe. France reported 700 cases and I...
- What is Eastern Equine Encephalitis? Rare virus which killed first South Carolina resident in 20 years after mosquito bite; how does it spread and how to stay safeA resident died from Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a rare mosquito-borne virus, in South Carolina's Beaufort County. This is the first such ...
- Canada’s first West Nile case in 2025; what to watch for and how to stay safeCanada has confirmed its first locally acquired West Nile virus case in Toronto, affecting an adult with no travel history. The virus sprea...
- Two Zika virus cases confirmed in Woodlands; pregnant women advised to take precautionsHealth authorities have confirmed two Zika virus cases in Singapore’s Woodlands neighborhood. The National Environment Agency (NEA) and Com...
- 8 ways to prevent mosquito bites this summerSummer is the perfect time for outdoor fun, but mosquito bites can quickly ruin the experience. In this guide, discover 8 proven ways to pr...
- Sloth fever is spreading in the U.S.; is it life-threatening? What are its symptoms, and is there a vaccine? Will there be a travel ban?There are neither treatments nor preventative vaccines available for sloth fever. Experts say that avoiding mosquito and midge bites is the...
- Anthony Fauci, former top US disease expert, was hospitalized with West Nile virus and is now recovering at home: SpokespersonWest Nile virus is commonly spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. While most people don't experience symptoms, about 1 in 5 can ...
- West Nile Virus is spreading in US, experts blame climate change for the spreadClimate change has reportedly helped West Nile Virus to spread to the US with the rise in temperature. The infection has caused 90 deaths l...
- West Nile Virus spreads across US: What you need to know | Causes, symptoms and treatmentWest Nile virus has been expanding its presence in the five boroughs of New York City, which include the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens...
- US issues alert after first local malaria spread in 20 yearsFour malaria cases detected in Florida and one in Texas, according to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Both Texas and Florida...
- Tips for preventing mosquito bitesWhen it comes to avoiding the bite of mosquitoes, there are many myths and misconceptions regarding what strategies are effective and which...
- Mizoram reports first case of Japanese EncephalitisHe said that the state health department has recently informed the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) about the detection of a susp...
- Viruses can change your scent to make you more attractive to mosquitoes: ResearchHow mosquitoes seek out and feed on their hosts are important factors in how a virus circulates in nature. Mosquitoes spread diseases by ac...
- Dengue is caused by four different strains of virusIt gets transmitted by female mosquito of genus Aedes. These domestic mosquitoes, thriving around human habitations, typically bite in dayl...
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