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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 and Dengue Viruses Can Alter a Hosts Smell to Make It 'Tastier', Attract More Mosquitoes, Study Says
A new study has found out why mosquitoes like to buzz around and bite some people more than others. Researchers discovered that infection from some viruses makes you smell tastier and attracts more mosquitoes, which increases the transmission of the disease.
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US Man May Have Contracted Zika From Dying Father's Tears, Sweat
A 38-year-old US man may have been infected with Zika virus through the tears or sweat of his dying father, researchers said, in what would be the first documented case of such transmission if confirmed.
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Florida Expands Zika Zone In Miami Beach After 5 New Cases
State officials in Florida on Friday tripled the active Zika transmission zone in the trendy seaside community of Miami Beach after five new cases of the mosquito-borne virus believed to cause a severe birth defect were identified in the area.
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Singapore Zika Infections Nears 190 Cases
Singapore today said it had found 38 more people who had contracted Zika, raising to 189 the number infected with the mosquito-borne virus since authorities reported the first locally transmitted case six days ago.
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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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Zika Cases In Singapore Surge to 82
The number of Zika cases in Singapore has surged to 82, the government said today, as the mosquito-fighting effort continued in a bid to curb the spread of the disease.
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Singapore Confirms 41 Locally-Transmitted Zika Cases: Reports
Singapore has confirmed 41 cases of locally-transmitted Zika virus, local media reported today, citing the city-state's health ministry.
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Food and Drug Administration Recommends Zika Testing For All Blood Donated In US
The US Food and Drug Administration recommended on Friday that all blood donated in the United States and its territories be tested for Zika virus, as it moves to prevent transmission of the virus through the blood supply.
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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 and Dengue Viruses Can Alter a Hosts Smell to Make It 'Tastier', Attract More Mosquitoes, Study Says
A new study has found out why mosquitoes like to buzz around and bite some people more than others. Researchers discovered that infection from some viruses makes you smell tastier and attracts more mosquitoes, which increases the transmission of the disease.
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US Man May Have Contracted Zika From Dying Father's Tears, Sweat
A 38-year-old US man may have been infected with Zika virus through the tears or sweat of his dying father, researchers said, in what would be the first documented case of such transmission if confirmed.
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Florida Expands Zika Zone In Miami Beach After 5 New Cases
State officials in Florida on Friday tripled the active Zika transmission zone in the trendy seaside community of Miami Beach after five new cases of the mosquito-borne virus believed to cause a severe birth defect were identified in the area.
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Singapore Zika Infections Nears 190 Cases
Singapore today said it had found 38 more people who had contracted Zika, raising to 189 the number infected with the mosquito-borne virus since authorities reported the first locally transmitted case six days ago.
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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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Zika Cases In Singapore Surge to 82
The number of Zika cases in Singapore has surged to 82, the government said today, as the mosquito-fighting effort continued in a bid to curb the spread of the disease.
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Singapore Confirms 41 Locally-Transmitted Zika Cases: Reports
Singapore has confirmed 41 cases of locally-transmitted Zika virus, local media reported today, citing the city-state's health ministry.
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Food and Drug Administration Recommends Zika Testing For All Blood Donated In US
The US Food and Drug Administration recommended on Friday that all blood donated in the United States and its territories be tested for Zika virus, as it moves to prevent transmission of the virus through the blood supply.
