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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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Oropouche Virus Surfaces in Europe: What You Need to Know
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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Zika Virus In Karnataka: Know Symptoms, Treatment And Prevention Steps For This Mosquito-Borne Virus
Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus which was first identified in 1947 in Uganda. It is transmitted primarily by the Aedes mosquito which typically bites during the day.
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Zika Virus: Here's How You Can Prevent Foetal Damage; Know The Causes And Tips For Prevention
Zika virus prevention: Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have discovered a drug called Kineret that may protect infected foetus from brain damage. Kineret is an anti-inflammatory drug which is used for rheumatoid arthritis treatment.
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Zika Virus May Increase The Risk Of Miscarriages, Stillbirth: 6 Things You Need To Know About Zika Virus
Exposure to the Zika virus in the first trimester of pregnancy is linked to a higher risk of fetal death, miscarriages and stillbirth. Besides this, there are 6 other things you must know about Zika virus. Read here.
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Zika Virus May Lead To a Miscarriage in Pregnant Women
According to a recent study, Zika virus could lead to a greater risk of miscarriage in the early stage of pregnancy.
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Rio Olympics: No Zika Cases Detected Among Participants, Confirms WHO
WHO stressed that since the Olympics were held during the Brazilian winter, risk of transmission of the mosquito-borne virus was "minimal"
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Where's Zika Going Next? Maybe China, India, Or Nigeria
Scientists trying to predict the future path of Zika say that 2.6 billion people living in parts of Asia and Africa could be at risk of infection, based on a new analysis of travel, climate and mosquito patterns in those regions.
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2.6 Billion People In Zika Risk Areas In Africa, Asia: Study
At least 2.6 billion people, over a third of the global population, live in parts of Africa, Asia and the Pacific where Zika could gain a new foothold, researchers warned Friday, with 1.2 billion at risk in India alone.
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Singapore Mass Sprays Residences As Zika Expected To Spread
Officials sprayed insecticide and cleared drains of stagnant water in residential areas of Singapore at high risk of further Zika infections on Monday after 41 locally transmitted cases were confirmed in the city state.
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Miami Residents Fret Over Pesticide Used To Fight Zika
People at the epicentre of America's first homegrown outbreak of the Zika virus are worried that one of the weapons being used to fight it amounts to a cannon rather than a fly swatter.
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Rio Olympics: Zika Will Not be an Issue at Games, Say Health Officials
The threat of the Zika virus, which has led to the withdrawal of many star athletes from the Rio Olympics, is under control and health officials have said the risk of infection is low.
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About 1.6 Million Childbearing Women At Zika Risk: Study
Up to 1.65 million childbearing women in Central and South America could become infected by the Zika virus by the end of the first wave of the epidemic, a new study has warned.
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Rio Olympics: Transport Problems Risk Snarling Dream
Zika virus is not the only problem Brazil is facing in hosting this year's Olympics. Transport in the city, horrendous traffic jams also remain a headache
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Abortion Demand In Latin America 'Soars' Amid Zika Fear: Report
Fears over the Zika virus have contributed to a "huge" increase in the number of women in Latin America wanting abortions, researchers said.
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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.
-
Oropouche Virus Surfaces in Europe: What You Need to Know
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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Zika Virus In Karnataka: Know Symptoms, Treatment And Prevention Steps For This Mosquito-Borne Virus
Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus which was first identified in 1947 in Uganda. It is transmitted primarily by the Aedes mosquito which typically bites during the day.
-
Zika Virus: Here's How You Can Prevent Foetal Damage; Know The Causes And Tips For Prevention
Zika virus prevention: Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have discovered a drug called Kineret that may protect infected foetus from brain damage. Kineret is an anti-inflammatory drug which is used for rheumatoid arthritis treatment.
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Zika Virus May Increase The Risk Of Miscarriages, Stillbirth: 6 Things You Need To Know About Zika Virus
Exposure to the Zika virus in the first trimester of pregnancy is linked to a higher risk of fetal death, miscarriages and stillbirth. Besides this, there are 6 other things you must know about Zika virus. Read here.
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Zika Virus May Lead To a Miscarriage in Pregnant Women
According to a recent study, Zika virus could lead to a greater risk of miscarriage in the early stage of pregnancy.
-
Rio Olympics: No Zika Cases Detected Among Participants, Confirms WHO
WHO stressed that since the Olympics were held during the Brazilian winter, risk of transmission of the mosquito-borne virus was "minimal"
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Where's Zika Going Next? Maybe China, India, Or Nigeria
Scientists trying to predict the future path of Zika say that 2.6 billion people living in parts of Asia and Africa could be at risk of infection, based on a new analysis of travel, climate and mosquito patterns in those regions.
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2.6 Billion People In Zika Risk Areas In Africa, Asia: Study
At least 2.6 billion people, over a third of the global population, live in parts of Africa, Asia and the Pacific where Zika could gain a new foothold, researchers warned Friday, with 1.2 billion at risk in India alone.
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Singapore Mass Sprays Residences As Zika Expected To Spread
Officials sprayed insecticide and cleared drains of stagnant water in residential areas of Singapore at high risk of further Zika infections on Monday after 41 locally transmitted cases were confirmed in the city state.
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Miami Residents Fret Over Pesticide Used To Fight Zika
People at the epicentre of America's first homegrown outbreak of the Zika virus are worried that one of the weapons being used to fight it amounts to a cannon rather than a fly swatter.
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Rio Olympics: Zika Will Not be an Issue at Games, Say Health Officials
The threat of the Zika virus, which has led to the withdrawal of many star athletes from the Rio Olympics, is under control and health officials have said the risk of infection is low.
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About 1.6 Million Childbearing Women At Zika Risk: Study
Up to 1.65 million childbearing women in Central and South America could become infected by the Zika virus by the end of the first wave of the epidemic, a new study has warned.
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Rio Olympics: Transport Problems Risk Snarling Dream
Zika virus is not the only problem Brazil is facing in hosting this year's Olympics. Transport in the city, horrendous traffic jams also remain a headache
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Abortion Demand In Latin America 'Soars' Amid Zika Fear: Report
Fears over the Zika virus have contributed to a "huge" increase in the number of women in Latin America wanting abortions, researchers said.
