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IISER scientists pioneer affordable RNA sensors for fast detection of Covid-19, Zika 

The police have recovered the body of a 67-year-old man from river water near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Bridge at around 12.30pm on Saturday, said officials. (HT)
pune news
Published on Jun 15, 2025 05:04 am IST

Study reveals how dengue, zika can be eradicated: By making male mosquitoes deaf

Female mosquitoes are responsible for spreading mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, zika and yellow fever.
health
Published on Nov 06, 2024 10:46 am IST

PMC to file complaint against private doctors for delay in reporting cases

PMC has decided to file complaints against private doctors with medical councils for delays in reporting infectious disease cases. (REUTERS (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
pune news
Updated on Oct 03, 2024 08:00 am IST

Protecting against Zika virus: Zika vs dengue tips for mosquito bite prevention

Protecting against Zika virus: Zika vs dengue diagnosis challenges and tips for mosquito bite prevention
health
Published on Aug 04, 2024 09:13 pm IST

PMC writes to Pune Metro over mosquito breeding sites

When PMC officials went to spray insecticide on stagnated water, the metro security personnel did not allow them to do so. (HT PHOTO)
pune news
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 05:20 am IST

Zika alert: PMC finds 214 mosquito breeding spots in three ward office areas

The Zika virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito and indoor breeding of the mosquito is a cause for concern, said officials. (HT PHOTO)
pune news
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 01:00 am IST

Seventh case of Zika detected in Pune

According to civic officials, the woman on June 26 complained of fever, joint pain, and rashes on skin following which she visited a private hospital for treatment. (HT PHOTO)
pune news
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 08:26 am IST

Zika virus and its long-term effects: What you need to know as infection spreads

Two Zika virus cases reported in Pune: Health experts warn of long-term infection risks
health
Published on Jun 27, 2024 05:19 pm IST

Zika virus and pregnancy: New guidelines for expectant mothers

Zika virus alert for pregnant women: New measures and updated guidelines for expectant mothers
health
Published on Jun 27, 2024 04:21 pm IST

Cause and Effect | As the earth warms, the rising threat of infectious diseases

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Scientists are still to determine how the coronavirus came to first infect humans.
environment
Published on Mar 29, 2023 09:00 pm IST

Karnataka sounds alert after first case of Zika

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india news
Updated on Dec 14, 2022 04:23 am IST

5-year-old Raichur girl tests positive for Zika virus, first case in Karnataka

Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus caused by the Aedes mosquitos, which bite during the day.
bengaluru news
Published on Dec 13, 2022 01:08 pm IST

Chemical mixture in skin attracts mosquitoes that spread illness

Chemical mixture in skin attracts mosquitoes that spread illness
health
Published on Sept 22, 2022 01:55 pm IST

World Mosquito Day 2022: List of vector-borne diseases caused by mosquito bite

World Mosquito Day 2022: List of vector-borne diseases caused by mosquito bite
health
Updated on Aug 20, 2022 01:38 pm IST

Zika virus detected in 7-year-old girl in Maharashtra's Palghar district

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mumbai news
Published on Jul 13, 2022 07:17 pm IST

Zika in Uttar Pradesh: 3 new cases recorded, tally reaches 4 in Kanpur

Zika virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito, the same species responsible for spreading diseases like dengue and chikungunya.
lucknow news
Published on Oct 30, 2021 05:37 pm IST

Dakshina Kannada steps up vigilance on borders with Kerala over Zika virus cases

Dakshina Kannada health department has been directed to inform and instruct people to control breeding of mosquitoes in and around their houses.
india news
Published on Jul 16, 2021 12:49 pm IST

Zika virus may spread through sexual contact, claims study

The findings provide molecular-level insights into how the virus can move from person to person through sexual contact.
relationships
Updated on Apr 28, 2020 04:07 pm IST

Study finds sustainable way to block dengue and Zika virus

An effective yet environmentally sustainable method has proved useful in blocking the transmission of mosquito-borne dengue virus, says a recent study.
lifestyle
Updated on Nov 24, 2019 04:05 pm IST

Delhi’s anti-dengue drive is laudable | HT editorial

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s anti-dengue 10 weeks-10 o’clock-10 minutes campaign is a small premium to pay for health insurance against dengue
editorials
Updated on Sept 09, 2019 08:48 pm IST

IIT-Mandi finds new treatment for Zika virus

Researchers from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi, have identified a drug target in the Zika virus that can bind with an existing antimalarial drug to inhibit the spread of the disease in the human body.
health
Published on Jan 29, 2019 07:32 am IST

Trials of indigenously developed Zika vaccine to be conducted soon

Research scientist Dan Galperin holds vials marked "Zika" during his work on Purified Recombinant Zika Enveloped Protein at the research laboratory where they are working on developing a vaccine for the Zika virus based on production of recombinant variations of the E protein from the Zika virus at the Protein Sciences Inc. headquarters in Meriden, Connecticut, US on June 20, 2016.
india news
Published on Nov 19, 2018 08:42 am IST

Zika virus kills two in Madhya Pradesh, 84 affected in state

Two persons who tested positive for the Zika virus died over the past week, as the number of positive cases in Madhya Pradesh climbed to 84.
india news
Updated on Nov 10, 2018 11:25 pm IST

Zika virus: One more reason for zero tolerance towards mosquitoes

A municipal worker fumigates a residential area to check the spread of mosquito-borne diseases in New Delhi.
health
Updated on Oct 24, 2018 07:37 pm IST

Zika alert sounded in Uttar Pradesh, airports asked to stay alert

Officials of the Lucknow airport and other aiports around the state have been told to watch out for possible Zika infected patients. Around 80 per cent of patients show mild symptoms of body ache, conjunctivitis, fever, rashes and joint pains.
lucknow news
Updated on Oct 22, 2018 07:57 am IST

Eight new Zika cases in Rajasthan, people infected in outbreak climbs to 117

A man sleeps under the cover of a mosquito net in the evening. Zika virus is transmitted through the aedes aegypti mosquito, and causes fever, skin rashes, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain.
india news
Updated on Oct 20, 2018 06:57 pm IST

Early diagnosis and containment are key to controlling Zika

A man leaves with garbage cans from a guarded by the police as it has been quarantined in view of Zika cases, Jaipur. Zika, which has been reported in 86 countries, was first reported in India with three cases in Ahmedabad in February, 2017, which was followed by one case in Krishnagiri in Tamil Nadu in July
editorials
Updated on Oct 17, 2018 11:18 am IST

5 more Zika cases found in Rajasthan, total count reaches 60

The Zika virus, which is transmitted through the Aedes Aegypti mosquito, is rapidly spreading in Jaipur.
india news
Updated on Oct 15, 2018 04:07 pm IST

Zika cases in Rajasthan reach 55

A female Aedes aegypti mosquito, known to be a carrier of the Zika virus, acquires a blood meal on the arm of a researcher at the Biomedical Sciences Institute of Sao Paulo University in Sao Paulo, Brazil on January 18, 2016.
india news
Updated on Oct 13, 2018 11:17 pm IST

Should we worry about Zika virus? All you need to know about the outbreak

Zika virus is transmitted by daytime-active Aedes Aegypti mosquitos that also carry dengue, chikungunya viruses.
india news
Updated on Oct 09, 2018 08:34 pm IST
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