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How dengue-carrying mosquitoes evolve to become resistant to insecticides
Japanese scientist Shinji Kasai and his team examined mosquitos from several countries in Asia as well as Ghana and found a series of mutations had made some virtually impervious to popular pyrethroid-based chemicals like permethrin.
Published on Jan 11, 2023 09:03 AM IST
AFP |
Not only mosquito's bite but bacteria carried on its body pose risk too: Study
Avoiding mosquitoes to protect against bites is always a good idea. But a new North Carolina State University study shows that the bacteria-ridden exteriors of mosquitoes may be another reason to arm yourself with a swatter.
Published on Dec 17, 2022 05:44 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar
Zika Virus: Prevention tips from experts
Zika Virus: From using condoms for sexual intercourse to avoiding travel to areas with ongoing Zika transmission, here are a few prevention measures that should be taken.
Published on Dec 13, 2022 03:28 PM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
Invasive mosquito linked to new malaria outbreaks in Africa
Researchers have linked an invasive mosquito to recent malaria outbreaks. The species thrives in urban areas and threatens to undo progress in eradicating the disease.
Published on Nov 02, 2022 10:13 AM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
Antibody treatment tested as a new tool against malaria: Research
Malaria killed more than 620,000 people in 2020 and sickened 241 million, mainly children under 5 in Africa. The World Health Organization is rolling out the first authorized malaria vaccine for children, but it is about 30% effective and requires four doses.
Published on Nov 01, 2022 04:53 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi
_1650698185820_1660992811739_1660992811739.jpg "World Mosquito Day is observed annually on August 20 to commemorate Sir Ronald Ross's 1897 discovery in which he found that female anopheline mosquitoes were responsible for the transmission of the malaria parasite in humans. Malaria is a parasitic disease which is spread to humans through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. Here are the four different types of Malaria prevalent in India that you need to be aware of.(Unsplash)")
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