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Early Symptoms vs Warning Signs: When Does Dengue Become Life-Threatening? Doctor Answers
- Saturday May 16, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
High fever, body pain, headache, weakness, pain behind the eyes, nausea, and skin rashes are some of the commonly reported in the first few days. Since these symptoms are similar to seasonal infections, people underestimate the seriousness of the dis
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Garlic As A Mosquito Repellent: Myth Or Fact?
- Friday May 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Garlic contains sulphur compounds like allicin, known for their strong smell and antimicrobial properties. The idea is that consuming garlic changes your body odour, making you less attractive to mosquitoes.
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West Nile Fever Reported In Kerala: Early Signs And Prevention Tips You Should Know
- Monday April 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
West nile fever is a viral infection primarily spread through the bite of infected mosquitoes. It is caused by the west nile fever, which is commonly found in birds and transmitted to humans via mosquitoes.
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World Malaria Day: Doctor Explains The Difference Between Normal Fever And Malaria Fever
- Saturday April 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Shailesh Sahay
Malaria fever has its own distinct causes and symptoms. It is caused by the Plasmodium parasite transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito.
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World Mosquito Day 2025: Diseases Beyond Malaria Indians Must Watch Out For
- Wednesday August 20, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Mosquitoes spread far more than malaria. In India, dengue, chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis, lymphatic filariasis, Zika and West Nile virus also cause illness and economic loss.
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www.ndtv.com
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Avoid Chikungunya Vaccine If You're Over 60, Say US Health Officials; Here Are The Details
- Tuesday May 13, 2025
- Health | NDTV
Chikungunya is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. It is a
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www.ndtv.com
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Chikungunya On Rise In Maharashtra: Follow These Tips For Fast Recovery
- Tuesday May 6, 2025
- Health | Varsha Vats
Chikungunya is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus.
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www.ndtv.com
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US Man Dies From Rare Mosquito Virus Caught In Backyard, Cases Rising
- Thursday October 17, 2024
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Contracted in 2019 while working in his backyard, Pawulski's condition caused severe migraines and vomiting.
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www.ndtv.com
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Oropouche Virus Surfaces in Europe: What You Need to Know
- Friday August 16, 2024
- Gadgets 360 Staff
For the first time, the Oropouche virus has been reported in Europe, affecting travelers returning from the Americas. Detected in Spain, Italy, and Germany, this virus is carried by midges, a type of biting fly, and mosquitoes. It causes symptoms similar to Zika virus, such as fever, muscle aches, and rash. In about 4% of cases, it can lead to nerv...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Cases Of Zika Virus Reported In These States In India: Signs And Symptoms To Watch Out For
- Tuesday December 13, 2022
- Feature | Edited by Anjali Thakur
Zika virus is caused by a virus transmitted primarily by the Aedes mosquito, which bites during the day.
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www.ndtv.com
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Mosquitoes Bite Some Of Us More Than Others, Here's Why
- Monday November 28, 2022
- Science | Asian News International
Mosquitoes are known for hunting down their preferred 'human snacks' through CO2 exhalations, body heat, and odour. But, some of us often complain of getting more than our fair share of bites.
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www.ndtv.com
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Early Symptoms vs Warning Signs: When Does Dengue Become Life-Threatening? Doctor Answers
- Saturday May 16, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
High fever, body pain, headache, weakness, pain behind the eyes, nausea, and skin rashes are some of the commonly reported in the first few days. Since these symptoms are similar to seasonal infections, people underestimate the seriousness of the dis
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www.ndtv.com
-
Garlic As A Mosquito Repellent: Myth Or Fact?
- Friday May 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Garlic contains sulphur compounds like allicin, known for their strong smell and antimicrobial properties. The idea is that consuming garlic changes your body odour, making you less attractive to mosquitoes.
-
www.ndtv.com
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West Nile Fever Reported In Kerala: Early Signs And Prevention Tips You Should Know
- Monday April 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
West nile fever is a viral infection primarily spread through the bite of infected mosquitoes. It is caused by the west nile fever, which is commonly found in birds and transmitted to humans via mosquitoes.
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www.ndtv.com
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World Malaria Day: Doctor Explains The Difference Between Normal Fever And Malaria Fever
- Saturday April 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Shailesh Sahay
Malaria fever has its own distinct causes and symptoms. It is caused by the Plasmodium parasite transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito.
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www.ndtv.com
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World Mosquito Day 2025: Diseases Beyond Malaria Indians Must Watch Out For
- Wednesday August 20, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Mosquitoes spread far more than malaria. In India, dengue, chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis, lymphatic filariasis, Zika and West Nile virus also cause illness and economic loss.
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www.ndtv.com
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Avoid Chikungunya Vaccine If You're Over 60, Say US Health Officials; Here Are The Details
- Tuesday May 13, 2025
- Health | NDTV
Chikungunya is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. It is a
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www.ndtv.com
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Chikungunya On Rise In Maharashtra: Follow These Tips For Fast Recovery
- Tuesday May 6, 2025
- Health | Varsha Vats
Chikungunya is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus.
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www.ndtv.com
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US Man Dies From Rare Mosquito Virus Caught In Backyard, Cases Rising
- Thursday October 17, 2024
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Contracted in 2019 while working in his backyard, Pawulski's condition caused severe migraines and vomiting.
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www.ndtv.com
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Oropouche Virus Surfaces in Europe: What You Need to Know
- Friday August 16, 2024
- Gadgets 360 Staff
For the first time, the Oropouche virus has been reported in Europe, affecting travelers returning from the Americas. Detected in Spain, Italy, and Germany, this virus is carried by midges, a type of biting fly, and mosquitoes. It causes symptoms similar to Zika virus, such as fever, muscle aches, and rash. In about 4% of cases, it can lead to nerv...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Cases Of Zika Virus Reported In These States In India: Signs And Symptoms To Watch Out For
- Tuesday December 13, 2022
- Feature | Edited by Anjali Thakur
Zika virus is caused by a virus transmitted primarily by the Aedes mosquito, which bites during the day.
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www.ndtv.com
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Mosquitoes Bite Some Of Us More Than Others, Here's Why
- Monday November 28, 2022
- Science | Asian News International
Mosquitoes are known for hunting down their preferred 'human snacks' through CO2 exhalations, body heat, and odour. But, some of us often complain of getting more than our fair share of bites.
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www.ndtv.com