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From Laundry To Protection: IIT Delhi's New Detergent Could Transform Mosquito Safety
The research team has already filed a patent application for the mosquito-repellent detergents, signalling its potential for commercial development.
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World Mosquito Day 2025: Diseases Beyond Malaria Indians Must Watch Out For
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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As Summer Approaches, Your Risk Of Dengue & Chikungunya Increases; Here's How To Stay Safe
Taking proper precautions can significantly reduce the risk of infections, keep reading as we share some tips.
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Rare Mosquito Disease Where 1 In 3 People Die Has US State On Alert
A person in the northeastern US state of New Hampshire has died after contracting the very rare mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus, health authorities have announced.
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US Man Dies From Rare Mosquito Borne Virus, Officials Alarmed
A person in the northeastern US state of New Hampshire has died after contracting the rare mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus, health authorities announced.
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Sloth Borne Virus That Has Killed People In Their 20s Rapidly Spreading In Europe
The virus is primarily spread through insect bites, including mosquitoes, and originates from pale-throated sloths, non-human primates, and birds.
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Delhi Civic Body Prepares For Dengue, Starts Curbing Mosquito Breeding
With a spurt in dengue cases in the city, civic authorities have stepped up their efforts ranging from checking mosquito breeding to fogging and spray of anti-larval chemicals to control the spread of the vector borne diseases.
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Elimination Of Lymphatic Filariasis: Here's How Karnataka Health Officials Are Ensuring Lymphatic Filariasis Doesn't Spread
Appealing to the people to consume drugs, Dr. Ramesh K Kaulgud, Joint Director, Directorate of National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP), says that Kalaburgi and Bidar districts have recorded around 7,078 and 3,424 cases of lymphedema and 405 and 346 cases of hydrocele.
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Over 2,400 Infected With Dengue In Madhya Pradesh So Far: Health Official
Over 2,400 people have been infected with dengue in Madhya Pradesh this year and of them, 95 are currently undergoing treatment across various hospitals in the state, an official said today.
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Mosquito Borne Diseases To Watch Out For In The Upcoming Months
Incidence of mosquito borne diseases is likely to increase in the upcoming months. Here are some diseases that you must be aware of.
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With Dengue Cases On The Rise, Celeb Health Coach Luke Coutinho Suggests 10 Ways Which Can Help Cure This Viral Disease
Dengue is a mosquito borne viral infection. It affects millions of people every year and is widespread in India. Since, dengue fever is a viral infection you do not need medications for it.
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Nano-Carbon: New India-Made Weapon Against Mosquitoes?
The female Aedes mosquitoes that spread dengue, chikungunya, and zika viruses, lay eggs in water bodies along the roadside and in decorative flower pots and vases in homes or offices.
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World Mosquito Day 2018: History And Significance
World Mosquito Day was first established in 1897, when the link between mosquitos and malaria transmission was discovered by a British doctor Sir Ronald Ross. The female Anopheles mosquitoes were responsible for transmitting the malaria parasite.
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Dengue Killed 226 People In India This Year, Most Died In Tamil Nadu
Dengue, a mosquito-borne tropical disease, killed more than 200 people with Tamil Nadu reporting the maximum number cases, while over 60,000 people were affected by Chikungunya in India this year, official data showed.
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Heavy Rain Leaves Mumbai Stranded, Hospitals Flooded
In the 24-hour cycle since Tuesday 8.30 a.m. till Wednesday, the suburbs recorded 332 mm while the city notched 111 mm rains, the IMD said.
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From Laundry To Protection: IIT Delhi's New Detergent Could Transform Mosquito Safety
The research team has already filed a patent application for the mosquito-repellent detergents, signalling its potential for commercial development.
-
World Mosquito Day 2025: Diseases Beyond Malaria Indians Must Watch Out For
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.
-
As Summer Approaches, Your Risk Of Dengue & Chikungunya Increases; Here's How To Stay Safe
Taking proper precautions can significantly reduce the risk of infections, keep reading as we share some tips.
-
Rare Mosquito Disease Where 1 In 3 People Die Has US State On Alert
A person in the northeastern US state of New Hampshire has died after contracting the very rare mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus, health authorities have announced.
-
US Man Dies From Rare Mosquito Borne Virus, Officials Alarmed
A person in the northeastern US state of New Hampshire has died after contracting the rare mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus, health authorities announced.
-
Sloth Borne Virus That Has Killed People In Their 20s Rapidly Spreading In Europe
The virus is primarily spread through insect bites, including mosquitoes, and originates from pale-throated sloths, non-human primates, and birds.
-
Delhi Civic Body Prepares For Dengue, Starts Curbing Mosquito Breeding
With a spurt in dengue cases in the city, civic authorities have stepped up their efforts ranging from checking mosquito breeding to fogging and spray of anti-larval chemicals to control the spread of the vector borne diseases.
-
Elimination Of Lymphatic Filariasis: Here's How Karnataka Health Officials Are Ensuring Lymphatic Filariasis Doesn't Spread
Appealing to the people to consume drugs, Dr. Ramesh K Kaulgud, Joint Director, Directorate of National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP), says that Kalaburgi and Bidar districts have recorded around 7,078 and 3,424 cases of lymphedema and 405 and 346 cases of hydrocele.
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Over 2,400 Infected With Dengue In Madhya Pradesh So Far: Health Official
Over 2,400 people have been infected with dengue in Madhya Pradesh this year and of them, 95 are currently undergoing treatment across various hospitals in the state, an official said today.
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Mosquito Borne Diseases To Watch Out For In The Upcoming Months
Incidence of mosquito borne diseases is likely to increase in the upcoming months. Here are some diseases that you must be aware of.
-
With Dengue Cases On The Rise, Celeb Health Coach Luke Coutinho Suggests 10 Ways Which Can Help Cure This Viral Disease
Dengue is a mosquito borne viral infection. It affects millions of people every year and is widespread in India. Since, dengue fever is a viral infection you do not need medications for it.
-
Nano-Carbon: New India-Made Weapon Against Mosquitoes?
The female Aedes mosquitoes that spread dengue, chikungunya, and zika viruses, lay eggs in water bodies along the roadside and in decorative flower pots and vases in homes or offices.
-
World Mosquito Day 2018: History And Significance
World Mosquito Day was first established in 1897, when the link between mosquitos and malaria transmission was discovered by a British doctor Sir Ronald Ross. The female Anopheles mosquitoes were responsible for transmitting the malaria parasite.
-
Dengue Killed 226 People In India This Year, Most Died In Tamil Nadu
Dengue, a mosquito-borne tropical disease, killed more than 200 people with Tamil Nadu reporting the maximum number cases, while over 60,000 people were affected by Chikungunya in India this year, official data showed.
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Heavy Rain Leaves Mumbai Stranded, Hospitals Flooded
In the 24-hour cycle since Tuesday 8.30 a.m. till Wednesday, the suburbs recorded 332 mm while the city notched 111 mm rains, the IMD said.
