Delhi is reporting more cases of vector-borne illnesses in the past few weeks. Here is a guide to help you safeguard yourself against these mosquito-borne diseases.
California has verified its first human West Nile Virus (WNV) death in San Luis Obispo County in 2021. Read on to know the symptoms of the mosquito-borne disease.
After Sri Lanka, China becomes the second country to become malaria-free. India needs to ramp up efforts to eradicate this mosquito-borne disease effectively and decisively.
An international research team has developed a new device that can specially target Aedes aegypti mosquitos that spread dengue, chikungunya, and Zika.
Delhi recorded 69 new dengue, malaria and chikungunya cases in the last 7 days, putting the total tally of the vector-borne diseases to 277 this year.
If you have dengue fever, make it a point to consume food items that are easy to digest. Here are 5 foods that one should avoid.
There are many creams and ointments that can offer relief from mosquito bite itching. Or you can try out these home remedies.
Dr Abha Shroff, chief pathologist and director at Disha Pathology Labs, Mumbai explains about the diagnosis of chikungunya -- blood tests, cost and interpretation of the reports.
Tired of mosquito bites? Read on to know these home remedies, which will help you fight the problem.
A new research sheds light on how a strain of the malaria parasite makes it harder for the immune system to destroy it and this leads to potentially fatal blood clots.
According to the WHO, around 390 million people get affected by dengue infections every year globally. Read on to know about the condition and various myths associated with it.
Here, we tell you about few complications that may occur if you delay your treatment.
A total 51,476 cases of the disease have been reported this year in Bangladesh.
Let's know about diseases that mosquitoes spread.
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Are you suffering from dengue? Then, don't forget to opt for these home remedies.
As the Kerala boy loses his life to the WNV, we give you a low-down on this killer virus, its diagnosis and treatment.
A 7-year-old boy from Kerala, who has tested positive for West Nile Virus, is admitted to the ICU. Borne by mosquitoes, this rare virus hardly gives you any symptom except for cough and cold. Read on to know more.
Do you know about this mosquito-killing drug which can be beneficial in reducing malaria incidence in young children by 20 per cent.
Reportedly, the government has dispatched a multi-disciplinary Central team from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to assess the spread of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Kerala after a 7-year-old boy was diagnosed with it.
According to a new report, flood water contains chemicals and other pollutants which can lead to skin infections when an injured part is exposed to floodwaters.
Follow these natural ways and get rid of mosquitoes in your house
Don't want to use chemical-laced mosquito repellents? Try these tricks to ward off mosquitoes and prevent diseases like malaria and dengue.
Along with the many healthcare and life sciences campaigns of the company, eradication of mosquito-borne disease is considered as serious stuff by Alphabet. Through Verily and other branches of the company, Alphabet is investigating smart contact lenses, artificial intelligence applications for health care, and the molecular mechanisms of aging.
Google parent company seeking to eliminate mosquito-spread diseases globally.
According to a study, coconut oil compounds are better than DEET at preventing disease transmission and pain related to insect bites. Read on to know more.
Yellow fever as known as the yellow jack is a viral disease which can hamper your quality of life due to which you will find it difficult to do your real-world activities. But, don't worry, we tell you how to tackle it
Caused by mosquitoes dengue and chikungunya are two different conditions, explains an expert.
For the study, the team conducted a two-year clinical trial in Burkina Faso, West Africa, involving 2,000 children, aged between six months and five years.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) recently presented a report before the High Court on the preventive measures that have been adopted by the civic agencies to combat dengue, chikungunya and malaria spread.
West Nile Virus is maintained in nature in a cycle involving transmission between birds and mosquitoes.
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This is the season of malaria, as many as 29 cases of malaria have been reported recently in Delhi. Thus, safeguarding oneself from this deadly disease is important.
No, don't use mosquito repellent.
According to the study, controlling the mosquitoes at the larval stage may be the best strategy to reduce their population.
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Zika has been declared a global emergency by the WHO. According to a study, Indian mosquitoes are very susceptible to Zika.
The 46-year-old patient got afflicted with elephantiasis 30 years ago and was bedridden for the last 2 years.
Methylene blue -- used as medication and dye -- could act as a safe anti-malarial that kills malaria parasites.
Always wondered why you are not able to get rid of this pest, read this now!
Mosquitoes can rapidly learn and remember the smells of hosts.
It has shown effective results against acute infection, protection against relapse, as well as, delay in resistance formation.
An anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agent commonly found in toothpaste, soaps and detergents can be used as a drug against strains of malaria parasite.
A study has recently revealed that the proteins that mount a potent immune response to Zika viral infection can affect the placenta and fetal development.
During winters you are more prone to diseases and infection as your immunity is low.
Earlier, in the year 2016 WHO had recommended the usage of Sanofi's dengue vaccine to control Dengue.
India ranks 3rd among 15 countries that contributed 80 percent of malaria cases, according to WHO World Malaria Report 2017.
The notice comes after Sourav Ganguly's family ignored KMC officials' warning regarding the dengue larvae found in his house.
