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IIT Delhi researchers develop smart mosquito-repellent detergents
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The research team, led by Professor Javed Nabibaksha Sheikh from the Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering, observed that commonly used mosquito-protection products -- such as liquids, coils, lotions, creams, roll-ons, sprays and patches -- often have limitations and do not provide
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Odomos Pioneers AI-Led Storytelling for a Dengue-Free India
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 24: Mosquitoes remain one of India's most pressing public health threats, with dengue cases rising every year. Yet, people often tend to overlook danger, not realizing that just a single mosquito bite can cause dengue. This underestimation weakens prevention beha
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UP: Yogi govt urges public to take preventative medication against filaria
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
In an effort to completely eradicate Filariasis, a disease transmitted through mosquito bites in Uttar Pradesh, the state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is urging the residents to take preventative medication before August 28.
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Bangladesh eliminates lymphatic filariasis: WHO
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, occurs when filarial parasites are transmitted to humans through mosquito bites.
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UAE Press: Eliminating malaria is a reachable goal
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
"In too many vulnerable parts of the world, with Africa being the worst-affected continent, a mosquito bite can bring on the symptoms of malaria: fever, nausea, muscle aches, persistent fatigue and breathing difficulties," The National said in an editorial on Thursday.
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Two cattle heads die of Lumpy skin disease in Bihar, govt intensifies vacc
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The lethal viral infection, spread by vectors including parasitic ticks and mosquito bites, has spread in hundreds of villages in ten districts including Patna.
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Want to know which bacteria lives on mosquitoes? Read here
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Avoiding mosquitoes to protect against bites is always a good idea. But a new North Carolina State University study shows that the bacteria-ridden exteriors of mosquitoes may be another reason to arm yourself with a swatter.
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Scientists find transmission chain-breaker, give new hope for fight agains
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Baltimore (Maryland) [US], January 27 (ANI): One of the most common diseases transmitted by mosquitoes is undoubtedly, Malaria. The malaria parasite is transmitted by mosquitoes to humans through mosquito bites that release parasites into the person's blood. Now, a study has found how the in
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Play Skrillex to prevent mosquito bites, new study reveals
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Amsterdam [Netherlands], April 3 (ANI): Hot and humid summer days are ahead and the weather is perfect for the good, old blood-sucking mosquitoes to unleash themselves and make lives even more miserable. But if you want to protect yourself from the pesky monsters, ditch the traditional repel
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One bite is all it takes for Zika mosquito to transmit dengue
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 20 (ANI): Turns out, a single mosquito bite might be enough to transmit multiple viruses.
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