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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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Amid Dengue Outbreak, Firozabad Issues Preventive Measures
With dengue and viral fever claiming 50 lives so far, the Firozabad district administration in Uttar Pradesh has issued an order to drain out stagnant water from coolers, pots, plastic utensils, among others, to prevent the spread of diseases.
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After Zika Virus, Dengue Fever Reported In Kerala, Action Plan Formulated To Curb Spread: Health Minister
The Health Department along with local self-government has formulated an action plan for control and prevention of dengue fever as a few cases have been reported in Kerala besides Zika virus, said Health Minister Veena George on Thursday.
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Anaemia May Contribute To The Spread Of Dengue: Eat These 5 Foods To Combat Anaemia
Since mosquitoes mostly spread dengue virus while feeding on iron-deficit blood, a new study suggests consuming iron-rich food if dealing with iron deficiency, anaemia or dengue fever.
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Dengue Fever: Diet Tips For Fast Recovery From Dengue; Know Foods To Eat And Avoid
A dengue patient is often advised to eat light for better digestion. Your diet can influence your progress of recovery from dengue. Here are some diet tips which you can follow for fast recovery from dengue.
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Flood Borne Diseases: Symptoms To Watch Out For
Flood water causes two main types of diseases namely food and water-borne diseases such as cholera, dysentery and leptospirosis, and insect-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis and yellow fever. Watch out for the symptoms.
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World Malaria Day: 6 Most Dangerous Diseases Transmitted By Mosquitoes
On World Malaria Day 2018 let's see why mosquitoes are considered as one of the most dangerous creatures on the planet because tend to spread many deadly diseases.
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Kerala Announces Cleanliness Drive After 2 Lakh Fever Patients Reported
With various types of fevers affecting over two lakh people across Kerala and leaving more than 100 dead, an all-party meet today appealed to the public to join the government's massive cleaning programme to check further spread of the disease. The meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, appealed to the people to make the three-day san...
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Chikungunya Symptoms And All You Need To Know
Chikungunya transmitting mosquitoes are active throughout the day with their peak activity ranging between early morning and afternoon. The disease is spread by the same mosquito responsible for the outspread of Zika and dengue. Avoid staying in or visiting areas with mosquitoes.
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High Fever? It Might Be a Symptom of Dengue
Sudden high fever or dengue fever is transmitted by the bite of an Aedes mosquito infected with a dengue virus. The mosquito becomes infected when it bites a person with dengue virus in their blood. It cant be spread directly from one person to another person.
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Mosquito Spraying May Not Stop Zika, Other Methods Needed: WHO
Widespread spraying to eliminate mosquitoes has failed to significantly stop the spread of dengue fever and it may be the same case for the Zika virus linked to neurological disorders, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday.
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Haiti Hit With Zika Virus Outbreak: Official
Haiti's health ministry said on Friday the country has been hit by an outbreak of the Zika virus, a mosquito-borne ailment similar to dengue fever that is rapidly spreading through the Caribbean.
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Mathematical Model Could Help Predict Dengue Fever Epidemic
Scientists have developed a new mathematical model that could predict the spread of dengue fever in urban areas and may help contain the deadly disease.
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Dengue Fever Spreads Around the World
Dengue is transmitted by several species of mosquito within the Aedes aegypti, which originate in Africa but which are now present in all tropical and subtropical areas.
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AAP to Set Up 'Fever Clinics' in Delhi, Offer Free Dengue Treatment
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today said it will set up "fever clinics" across Delhi to offer free treatment to dengue patients, while accusing the BJP ruled civic bodies of "total failure" in containing the spread of the vector-borne disease.
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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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Amid Dengue Outbreak, Firozabad Issues Preventive Measures
With dengue and viral fever claiming 50 lives so far, the Firozabad district administration in Uttar Pradesh has issued an order to drain out stagnant water from coolers, pots, plastic utensils, among others, to prevent the spread of diseases.
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After Zika Virus, Dengue Fever Reported In Kerala, Action Plan Formulated To Curb Spread: Health Minister
The Health Department along with local self-government has formulated an action plan for control and prevention of dengue fever as a few cases have been reported in Kerala besides Zika virus, said Health Minister Veena George on Thursday.
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Anaemia May Contribute To The Spread Of Dengue: Eat These 5 Foods To Combat Anaemia
Since mosquitoes mostly spread dengue virus while feeding on iron-deficit blood, a new study suggests consuming iron-rich food if dealing with iron deficiency, anaemia or dengue fever.
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Dengue Fever: Diet Tips For Fast Recovery From Dengue; Know Foods To Eat And Avoid
A dengue patient is often advised to eat light for better digestion. Your diet can influence your progress of recovery from dengue. Here are some diet tips which you can follow for fast recovery from dengue.
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Flood Borne Diseases: Symptoms To Watch Out For
Flood water causes two main types of diseases namely food and water-borne diseases such as cholera, dysentery and leptospirosis, and insect-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis and yellow fever. Watch out for the symptoms.
-
World Malaria Day: 6 Most Dangerous Diseases Transmitted By Mosquitoes
On World Malaria Day 2018 let's see why mosquitoes are considered as one of the most dangerous creatures on the planet because tend to spread many deadly diseases.
-
Kerala Announces Cleanliness Drive After 2 Lakh Fever Patients Reported
With various types of fevers affecting over two lakh people across Kerala and leaving more than 100 dead, an all-party meet today appealed to the public to join the government's massive cleaning programme to check further spread of the disease. The meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, appealed to the people to make the three-day san...
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Chikungunya Symptoms And All You Need To Know
Chikungunya transmitting mosquitoes are active throughout the day with their peak activity ranging between early morning and afternoon. The disease is spread by the same mosquito responsible for the outspread of Zika and dengue. Avoid staying in or visiting areas with mosquitoes.
-
High Fever? It Might Be a Symptom of Dengue
Sudden high fever or dengue fever is transmitted by the bite of an Aedes mosquito infected with a dengue virus. The mosquito becomes infected when it bites a person with dengue virus in their blood. It cant be spread directly from one person to another person.
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Mosquito Spraying May Not Stop Zika, Other Methods Needed: WHO
Widespread spraying to eliminate mosquitoes has failed to significantly stop the spread of dengue fever and it may be the same case for the Zika virus linked to neurological disorders, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday.
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Haiti Hit With Zika Virus Outbreak: Official
Haiti's health ministry said on Friday the country has been hit by an outbreak of the Zika virus, a mosquito-borne ailment similar to dengue fever that is rapidly spreading through the Caribbean.
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Mathematical Model Could Help Predict Dengue Fever Epidemic
Scientists have developed a new mathematical model that could predict the spread of dengue fever in urban areas and may help contain the deadly disease.
-
Dengue Fever Spreads Around the World
Dengue is transmitted by several species of mosquito within the Aedes aegypti, which originate in Africa but which are now present in all tropical and subtropical areas.
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AAP to Set Up 'Fever Clinics' in Delhi, Offer Free Dengue Treatment
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today said it will set up "fever clinics" across Delhi to offer free treatment to dengue patients, while accusing the BJP ruled civic bodies of "total failure" in containing the spread of the vector-borne disease.
