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Zika: 888 houses in five villages of containment zone in Chickballapur under surveillance

The State Health Department, which is closely monitoring the situation in Chickballapur after a mosquito pool in Thalakayalbetta village of the district was found to be positive for Zika, has sent serum samples of 30 pregnant women from five villages in the containment zone to the National Institute of Virology…

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Karnataka steps up surveillance after detection of Zika virus in mosquito pool in Chickballapur

Bengaluru: After a mosquito pool in Chikkaballapura tested positive for Zika virus, surveillance has been stepped up. No human cases reported yet, but serum samples of three persons sent for confirmation. Health officials asked to intensify Aedes larval survey and fever surveillance. Health Minister urges people not to panic.

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Indian state of Kerala hailed as leader in fight against epidemics

Nurses wearing hazmat suits, schools and stores closed and towns under lockdown: this familiar scenario has just played out again in the state of Kerala, in southern India. The cause is not a new wave of Covid, but the Nipah virus: the third such outbreak to hit the state in…

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Disease-carrying mosquitoes could be established in London by mid-century, experts warn

Climate change could see mosquito behind spread of dengue, Zika and yellow fever viruses established by 2060

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Dengue cases cross 600 mark in Uttarakhand, Dehradun worst affected

Uttarakhand faces dengue crisis with 600 cases, Dehradun worst-hit. Heavy monsoon floods have caused waterlogging, creating favorable environment for Aedes mosquitoes to breed, leading to spread of dengue, chikungunya, and Zika viruses. Health officials struggling to contain situation.

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How the tiger mosquito invaded France and what can be done to stop it

The Asian tiger mosquito may be considered a small but mighty coloniser. Despite only measuring around 3mm, this invasive species has managed to spread across most of mainland France in just 20 years. With global warming creating perfect conditions for its proliferation, this tiny pest risks spreading diseases like zika,…

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EU holiday warning over dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever, zika and West Nile

Thanks to climate change once tropical diseases can now be caught in Europe

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WHO prepares for El Nino-linked spread of viral disease

WHO is preparing for an increased spread of viral diseases like dengue, Zika and chikungunya linked to the El Nino weather phenomenon

The Hindu

Study finds presence of viruses in mosquitoes, DMO calls for alert

increase in dengue fever, chikungunya, and Zika cases

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Climate change may bring more pandemics

Scientists spoke with Salon about the diseases and pathogens that will be exacerbated by climate change

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What you need to know about dengue, who’s at risk and does it matter where you got bit?

As if COVID, monkeypox and triple-digit heat indices aren’t enough to make you consider sealing yourself inside an air-conditioned hazmat suit, the announcement by Florida’s health department that confirmed the first locally transmitted case of dengue in Miami-Dade County might be enough to get you asking about measurements for such…

Miami Herald

Are mosquitoes biting you more than others lately? This research on mice may have an answer

Viruses can change your scent to make you more attractive to mosquitoes, new research in mice finds

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Viruses make people more attractive to mosquitoes, study finds

Scents from infected mice found to ‘stimulate a significant response in mosquito antennae’

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Why mosquitoes might find you irresistible. Hint: A viral lure

Researchers have found that certain viruses may have a trick up their sleeve that can make humans more attractive to mosquitoes. The study also revealed a possible remedy.

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Mosquitoes more attracted to people infected with viruses like dengue and Zika, scientists say

Getting infected with a virus like dengue or Zika can make you smell delicious to mosquitoes, the flying carriers of these infections, according to scientists.

The Conversation

Viruses can change your scent to make you more attractive to mosquitoes, new research in mice finds

Mosquitoes are the world’s deadliest animal. Over 1 million deaths per year are attributed to mosquito-borne diseases, including malaria, yellow fever, dengue fever, Zika and chikungunya fever.

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Scientists warn of Zika spread in newer areas, call for better surveillance

Co-infection of dengue, chikungunya and Zika also a concern, they say

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Factbox-Health emergencies: WHO's highest form of alert

World Health Organization (WHO) experts meet on Thursday to evaluate whether monkeypox constitutes an international emergency, its highest form of alert.

Zenger

Buzz Off: Fury As Gene Hacked Franken-Mozzies Released Into The Wild

Many fear that the altered insects will hybridize with native mosquitos and produce a more aggressive fast-breeding strain.

Zenger

Black Car Paint Kills Yellow Fever Mosquito, New Study Finds

In a study scientists described that carbon-based nanoparticles, or carbon black, may be an alternative to harmful chemicals.

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