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Two German Airport Workers Die of Malaria After Infected Mosquitoes Arrived On Plane
Health officials suspect the mosquitoes responsible may have entered Germany aboard an aircraft and subsequently bitten workers at the airport.
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MCD Steps Up Vector-Borne Disease Control As H1N1 Cases Rise
The MCD said its teams had detected mosquito breeding at 1,01,107 spots between January 1 and August 22, issued 81,143 legal notices and launched 6,927 prosecutions.
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World Mosquito Day 2026: Which Mosquito Spreads Which Disease?
Not every mosquito spreads the same disease. From dengue and chikungunya to malaria and Japanese encephalitis, here is a guide to India's major disease-carrying mosquitoes, when they bite and how to protect yourself
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Gujarat Reports Significant Decline In Malaria Dengue And Chikungunya Cases In 2026
Gujarat has recorded a substantial decline in malaria, dengue and chikungunya cases this year, with the state reporting a 45 per cent fall in malaria, 39.1 per cent in dengue and 48.1 per cent in chikungunya infections
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Could A Mosquito Bite One Day Protect You From Malaria? What A New Research Found
Researchers used an antimalarial drug to stop the parasite at a specific point in its development inside the liver. This allowed the immune system to see more of the parasite without allowing it to progress to the stage that causes illness.
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Dengue Mosquitoes In India Show 'Warning Sign' Of Insecticide Resistance: Study
The team pointed out that the results are specific to a lab-bred population of Aedes aegypti at a specific point of time, and that resistance levels may be different in other populations, regions, or under natural conditions.
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These 600,000 Mosquitoes Won't Bite You, Here's Why They're Being Released In Washington
The mosquitoes are infected with Wolbachia, a naturally occurring bacterium that prevents eggs from hatching when the males mate with wild female mosquitoes.
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How A Mosquito Bite Can Lead To Brain Inflammation: Expert Explains
Mosquito bites can transmit viruses like Japanese encephalitis that cause brain inflammation, a serious condition requiring prompt medical attention.
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Dengue Alert In Noida: Expert Shares Tips To Prevent An Outbreak
Mosquito breeding in clean stagnant water during monsoon fuels dengue spread; residents urged to eliminate water collection weekly.
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Watch: Engineers Create Tiny Drone That Hunts And Kills Mosquitoes Mid-Air
The company recently demonstrated its first successful mid-air insect takedown, a step toward deploying swarms of tiny drones capable of identifying, tracking and intercepting mosquitoes using ultrasonic sensors and AI-powered software.
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How Climate Change Is Affecting Dengue Transmission Patterns
Climate change is reshaping dengue transmission by creating more favourable conditions for mosquitoes, altering rainfall patterns, and expanding the disease into new regions.
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162 Dengue, 42 Malaria Cases Reported In Delhi: Precautionary Measures For Mosquito-Borne Diseases
According to the MCD report, some areas of Delhi have reported more cases than others, with the West Zone recording the highest number of dengue and malaria infections.
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Insecticide Resistance Could Undermine Effectiveness Of Mosquito Nets In Malaria Control: Analysis
The analysis "confirmed an overall significant protective effect of ITNs against malaria" and findings "reinforce the continued importance of ITNs as a cornerstone intervention for malaria prevention across endemic settings".
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West Nile Virus vs Shigella Infection: Key Differences Between The Diseases Raising Concerns In Kerala
Unlike West Nile virus, Shigella is a bacterial infection that spreads through contaminated food, water, poor sanitation, or direct contact with infected individuals.
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Massive Mosquito Swarm Forces Tourists In Russia To Hide In Cars: "Like A Horror Movie"
Sharing a video on social media, one user wrote that swarms of these insects are preventing people from getting out of their cars.
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Two German Airport Workers Die of Malaria After Infected Mosquitoes Arrived On Plane
Health officials suspect the mosquitoes responsible may have entered Germany aboard an aircraft and subsequently bitten workers at the airport.
-
MCD Steps Up Vector-Borne Disease Control As H1N1 Cases Rise
The MCD said its teams had detected mosquito breeding at 1,01,107 spots between January 1 and August 22, issued 81,143 legal notices and launched 6,927 prosecutions.
-
World Mosquito Day 2026: Which Mosquito Spreads Which Disease?
Not every mosquito spreads the same disease. From dengue and chikungunya to malaria and Japanese encephalitis, here is a guide to India's major disease-carrying mosquitoes, when they bite and how to protect yourself
-
Gujarat Reports Significant Decline In Malaria Dengue And Chikungunya Cases In 2026
Gujarat has recorded a substantial decline in malaria, dengue and chikungunya cases this year, with the state reporting a 45 per cent fall in malaria, 39.1 per cent in dengue and 48.1 per cent in chikungunya infections
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Could A Mosquito Bite One Day Protect You From Malaria? What A New Research Found
Researchers used an antimalarial drug to stop the parasite at a specific point in its development inside the liver. This allowed the immune system to see more of the parasite without allowing it to progress to the stage that causes illness.
-
Dengue Mosquitoes In India Show 'Warning Sign' Of Insecticide Resistance: Study
The team pointed out that the results are specific to a lab-bred population of Aedes aegypti at a specific point of time, and that resistance levels may be different in other populations, regions, or under natural conditions.
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These 600,000 Mosquitoes Won't Bite You, Here's Why They're Being Released In Washington
The mosquitoes are infected with Wolbachia, a naturally occurring bacterium that prevents eggs from hatching when the males mate with wild female mosquitoes.
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How A Mosquito Bite Can Lead To Brain Inflammation: Expert Explains
Mosquito bites can transmit viruses like Japanese encephalitis that cause brain inflammation, a serious condition requiring prompt medical attention.
-
Dengue Alert In Noida: Expert Shares Tips To Prevent An Outbreak
Mosquito breeding in clean stagnant water during monsoon fuels dengue spread; residents urged to eliminate water collection weekly.
-
Watch: Engineers Create Tiny Drone That Hunts And Kills Mosquitoes Mid-Air
The company recently demonstrated its first successful mid-air insect takedown, a step toward deploying swarms of tiny drones capable of identifying, tracking and intercepting mosquitoes using ultrasonic sensors and AI-powered software.
-
How Climate Change Is Affecting Dengue Transmission Patterns
Climate change is reshaping dengue transmission by creating more favourable conditions for mosquitoes, altering rainfall patterns, and expanding the disease into new regions.
-
162 Dengue, 42 Malaria Cases Reported In Delhi: Precautionary Measures For Mosquito-Borne Diseases
According to the MCD report, some areas of Delhi have reported more cases than others, with the West Zone recording the highest number of dengue and malaria infections.
-
Insecticide Resistance Could Undermine Effectiveness Of Mosquito Nets In Malaria Control: Analysis
The analysis "confirmed an overall significant protective effect of ITNs against malaria" and findings "reinforce the continued importance of ITNs as a cornerstone intervention for malaria prevention across endemic settings".
-
West Nile Virus vs Shigella Infection: Key Differences Between The Diseases Raising Concerns In Kerala
Unlike West Nile virus, Shigella is a bacterial infection that spreads through contaminated food, water, poor sanitation, or direct contact with infected individuals.
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Massive Mosquito Swarm Forces Tourists In Russia To Hide In Cars: "Like A Horror Movie"
Sharing a video on social media, one user wrote that swarms of these insects are preventing people from getting out of their cars.
