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US Man Dies From Rare Mosquito Borne Virus, Officials Alarmed
A person in the northeastern US state of New Hampshire has died after contracting the rare mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus, health authorities announced.
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Dengue Can Seriously Affect The Brain, Nervous System, Say Doctors
Although dengue is known to cause mild flu-like symptoms, the mosquito-borne viral illness has profound neurological implications that are often overlooked, said experts today.
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Increase In Dengue Cases In Southeast Asia Due To Warm Weather: Experts
Hundreds dead in the Philippines; a threefold increase of cases in Vietnam; hospitals overrun in Malaysia, Myanmar and Cambodia -- dengue is ravaging Southeast Asia this year due in part to rising temperatures and low immunity to new strains.
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10 Facts You Need To Know About Zika Virus In India
The first two Zika virus outbreaks were reported in India in early 2017. Both these outbreaks were successfully contained through intensive surveillance and vector management. After a year, Zika virus has again hit the country, this time in Jaipur. At least 22 people have tested positive for Zika virus in the 'Pink City'. Zika virus infection is a...
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World Mosquito Day 2018: Most Effective Ways To Protect Yourself From Mosquito Bites
Over one million people worldwide die from mosquito-borne diseases every year. It is always a better to protect yourself from mosquito-borne diseases.
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Olympics: Bryan Brothers Withdraw From 2016 Rio Games
Bryan brothers did not specifically mention the Zika virus, a mosquito-borne illness that has been linked to birth defects and prompted a slew of big names to opt out of the Rio Games, that start on August 5
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Microsoft Helps Tackle Spread of Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Microsoft recently launched a prototype trap for detecting mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue and Zika.
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Honduras Reports First Death From Zika-Linked Syndrome
Honduras on Friday reported its first death from a paralyzing illness linked to the Zika virus, a mosquito-borne epidemic that is spreading through Latin America and also suspected of causing birth defects.
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Top US Researcher Says Zika Vaccine Is Years Away
The hunt for a vaccine to prevent the Zika virus could take years, a top US health chief said Thursday amid a worrying outbreak of the mosquito-borne illness blamed for birth defects.
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Zika Virus, A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing
The world's latest health scare is a seemingly minor illness that carries a killer wrapped inside: Zika, the mosquito-borne virus sweeping Latin America, usually lasts less than a week, except when it derails a whole life.
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New Low-Cost Test to Detect Chikungunya Developed
Researchers have developed a simple low-cost diagnostic test for chikungunya that can detect the mosquito-borne illness within two hours.
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US Man Dies From Rare Mosquito Borne Virus, Officials Alarmed
A person in the northeastern US state of New Hampshire has died after contracting the rare mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus, health authorities announced.
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Dengue Can Seriously Affect The Brain, Nervous System, Say Doctors
Although dengue is known to cause mild flu-like symptoms, the mosquito-borne viral illness has profound neurological implications that are often overlooked, said experts today.
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Increase In Dengue Cases In Southeast Asia Due To Warm Weather: Experts
Hundreds dead in the Philippines; a threefold increase of cases in Vietnam; hospitals overrun in Malaysia, Myanmar and Cambodia -- dengue is ravaging Southeast Asia this year due in part to rising temperatures and low immunity to new strains.
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10 Facts You Need To Know About Zika Virus In India
The first two Zika virus outbreaks were reported in India in early 2017. Both these outbreaks were successfully contained through intensive surveillance and vector management. After a year, Zika virus has again hit the country, this time in Jaipur. At least 22 people have tested positive for Zika virus in the 'Pink City'. Zika virus infection is a...
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World Mosquito Day 2018: Most Effective Ways To Protect Yourself From Mosquito Bites
Over one million people worldwide die from mosquito-borne diseases every year. It is always a better to protect yourself from mosquito-borne diseases.
-
Olympics: Bryan Brothers Withdraw From 2016 Rio Games
Bryan brothers did not specifically mention the Zika virus, a mosquito-borne illness that has been linked to birth defects and prompted a slew of big names to opt out of the Rio Games, that start on August 5
-
Microsoft Helps Tackle Spread of Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Microsoft recently launched a prototype trap for detecting mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue and Zika.
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Honduras Reports First Death From Zika-Linked Syndrome
Honduras on Friday reported its first death from a paralyzing illness linked to the Zika virus, a mosquito-borne epidemic that is spreading through Latin America and also suspected of causing birth defects.
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Top US Researcher Says Zika Vaccine Is Years Away
The hunt for a vaccine to prevent the Zika virus could take years, a top US health chief said Thursday amid a worrying outbreak of the mosquito-borne illness blamed for birth defects.
-
Zika Virus, A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing
The world's latest health scare is a seemingly minor illness that carries a killer wrapped inside: Zika, the mosquito-borne virus sweeping Latin America, usually lasts less than a week, except when it derails a whole life.
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New Low-Cost Test to Detect Chikungunya Developed
Researchers have developed a simple low-cost diagnostic test for chikungunya that can detect the mosquito-borne illness within two hours.
