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Hidden 'super spreaders' spaces associated with dengue fever transmission: Study

Hidden 'super spreaders' spaces associated with dengue fever transmission: Study

So far, for mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever, the abundance of the insects in places where people gather has served as the main barometer for infection risk

16 May,2023 09:42 AM IST | New York | IANS
Dengue virus has 'evolved dramatically' to be more severe in India: Study

Dengue virus has 'evolved dramatically' to be more severe in India: Study

Cases of dengue -- a mosquito-borne viral disease -- have steadily increased in the last 50 years, predominantly in the South-East Asian countries. And yet, there are no approved vaccines against dengue in India, although some vaccines have been developed in other countries

15 May,2023 11:12 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Dengue fever may increase the risk of stroke

Dengue fever may increase the risk of stroke

People suffering from dengue fever are at two times higher risk of stroke, especially during the first two months following infection, a study warns

15 May,2023 03:25 PM IST | Beijing | PTI
Sugar feeding may block mosquitos' ability to spread Zika, dengue, chikungunya

Sugar feeding may block mosquitos' ability to spread Zika, dengue, chikungunya

According to a new UK-based study, sugar feeding prior to having an infected blood meal could protect a mosquito's ability to get infected and transmit arboviruses such as Zika, dengue and chikungunya. Dengue is a growing concern in India, at least 72 cases of dengue were reported in New Delhi and 130 in Mumbai in August

15 May,2023 03:16 PM IST | London | IANS
Mumbai: Another weapon in BMC arsenal to fight mosquito menace

Mumbai: Another weapon in BMC arsenal to fight mosquito menace

The civic body will test an eco-friendly trap that is designed to attack the eggs and larvae of mosquitoes, this monsoon

26 April,2023 07:50 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Mumbai: Clogged Nehru Nagar nullah gives rise to mosquito menace

Mumbai: Clogged Nehru Nagar nullah gives rise to mosquito menace

Officials say it is the culex species’ breeding season, desilting work in area to happen soon

15 March,2023 05:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
BMC struggles to tackle mosquito menace in Mumbai

BMC struggles to tackle mosquito menace in Mumbai

Officials claim inaccessible choked nullahs making it difficult to treat breeding spots

01 January,2023 07:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Prajakta Kasale
Doctors highlight how Covid variants, mental health took centrestage in 2022

Doctors highlight how Covid variants, mental health took centrestage in 2022

Over two years after the Covid pandemic, Mumbaikars are still reeling from its effects and that was seen in its many variants starting with Omicron. It also resulted in a burden on the healthcare system, while the city was simultaneously dealing with children getting sick from measles and HFMD disease

31 December,2022 02:56 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto

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