Try this anti-mosquito drug to reduce malaria in children

Do you know about this mosquito-killing drug which can be beneficial in reducing malaria incidence in young children by 20 per cent.

Written By: Editorial Team | Updated: March 15, 2019, 2:44 PM

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Try this anti-mosquito drug to reduce malaria in children — Mosquito-borne-diseases

Plasmodium knowlesi can cause daily fever spikes 9-12 days after the infection.

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For this study, the team included 2,700 people with 590 children. Also Read - Ageing and belly fat: Scientists discover stem cells that may explain why belly fat increases with age

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West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne virus. Culex mosquitoes are known to pick up this virus from infected birds. ©Shutterstock

Try this anti-mosquito drug to reduce malaria in children — Mosquitoes-1

Moreover, studies are needed to monitor the suspected direct antimalarial effects of ivermectin treatment. (With inputs from IANS). Also Read - Practising yoga for mindfulness? Sadhguru shares 5 easy steps to follow daily