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HC seeks fresh status report from Delhi civic bodies on preventative measu
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 27 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked civic agencies to file a fresh status report on the steps taken to control vector-borne diseases like malaria, dengue and chikungunya keeping in view the ongoing monsoon season in the national capital.
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Delhi HC takes suo motu cognisance on issue of vector-borne diseases
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): Delhi High Court on Monday initiated suo motu cognisance on the issue of vector-borne diseases including dengue and Chikungunya taking note of the onset of monsoon.
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Trial gives hope for better control of mosquito-borne disease outbreaks
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 3 (ANI): An international study, led by QIMR Berghofer researchers, has shown that a new device that targets 'Aedes aegypti' mosquitos could be extremely useful in the fight against mosquito-borne diseases such as Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika.
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Chikungunya may affect central nervous system as well as joints and lungs
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 5 (ANI): A study conducted by an international team of researchers with FAPESP's support shows that infection by chikungunya virus can produce even more severe manifestations than the typical symptoms of the disease, such as acute fever, headache, rash, and intense
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Mosquito-borne viruses linked to stroke
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 18 (ANI): A deadly combination of two mosquito-borne viruses may be a trigger for stroke, suggest the findings of novel research, which was published in the journal The Lancet Neurology.
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Scientists develop non-toxic way to kill mosquitoes
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Mexico City [Mexico], Feb 13 (ANI): Scientists have developed a non-toxic way to kill mosquitoes with a simple hack that uses ordinary baker's yeast and orange oil to eliminate the nasty insects while they are still in their larval stage.
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467 dengue and 459 malaria cases in Delhi from Jan 1 to Oct 12 this year
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 14 (ANI): The South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) said that 467 dengue and 459 malaria cases were reported across the national capital from January 1 to October 12 this year.
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Study finds new synthetic vaccines to combat Chikungunya
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 29 (ANI): Researchers developed a new type of vaccine for mosquito-borne virus Chikungunya. Since the vaccine does not require refrigeration, it is considered a major advancement in vaccine technology.
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Delhi: Kejriwal meets Kapil Dev, urges him to be part of campaign against
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 8 (ANI): Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday met former cricketer and captain of the Indian Cricket team Kapil Dev at his residence and discussed the campaign launched by the city-state government against dengue.
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'10 hafte, 10 baje, 10 minute': Delhi CM launches dengue, chikungunya prev
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 1 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday kickstarted his government's 10-week mass awareness campaign against dengue and chikungunya by inspecting his residence for stagnant water, which can spread such mosquito-borne diseases.
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Virus responsible for arthritis hide in body for months after infection: S
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C [USA], Sep 1 (ANI): Some people infected with chikungunya virus develop chronic arthritis that lasts long as the virus or its genetic material persists in the body undetected even after the infection is cured, suggests a study.
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Study finds how chikungunya virus causes chronic joint pain
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 30 (ANI): A recent study revealed how the chikungunya virus continues to cause joint pain for months to years after the initial infection.
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