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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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Light pollution might extend mosquitoes' biting season: Study
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The discovery of a recent study that metropolitan light pollution may disturb the winter dormancy phase for mosquitos that transmit the West Nile virus could be considered both good and bad news.
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Delhi: 6 suffocate to death after burning mosquito coil fell on bed
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
As many as six people of people died due to suffocation while two others were injured after a fire broke out in a house at Mazar Wala Road, Machhi Market, Shastri Park, informed police officials on Friday.
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FNDR and DevsHealth announce a collaboration to discover and develop affor
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India]/ Barcelona [Spain], March 21 (ANI/PRNewswire): Foundation for Neglected Disease Research (FNDR) and DevsHealth have announced the start of a collaborative project to develop new broad-spectrum antiviral agents for infections caused by flaviviruses such as dengue
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Mortein launches scientifically proven Mortein Smart+ for powerful protect
Updated : 3 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 18 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Mortein, India's well-known household insecticide brand, announced the launch of its new scientifically advanced liquid vaporiser Mortein Smart+ through an engaging intervention with consumers at PVR cinema in Ambience Mall Gurugram. Indi
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Malaria infection harms wild African apes: Study
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"We don't yet have a good handle on the symptoms and mortality risk," said Emily Wroblewski, an assistant professor of biological anthropology in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis.
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Researchers map Mexico's dengue fever hotspots
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
As many as one in five dengue fever deaths in the Americas occur in Mexico, and the rate of the disease's severity has been increasing for decades, according to the World Health Organization. Now, a Rutgers researcher has generated data that could help curb mosquito-borne illness in the coun
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Justin Theroux-starrer 'The Mosquito Coast' scrapped after Season 2
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Neil Cross and Tom Bissell's drama television series 'The Mosquito Coast' is not coming up with another season. Apple TV+ has cancelled the series after two seasons.
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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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Mosquitoes carry bacteria internally than outside: Study
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
As per a study conducted by North Carolina State University, mosquitoes possess greater bacterial diversity internally than externally.
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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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