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Zika virus: How worried do you need to be about the mosquito-borne disease as cases rise in India?
Zika virus, primarily transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, shares its vector with dengue and chikunguny…
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Dengue fine? Here's what you must do to avoid government penalty as Karnataka declares dengue an epidemic
Karnataka has declared dengue a state-wide epidemic, enforcing stringent regulations to eliminate m…
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Mosquitoes carrying a virus that causes paralysis and death are becoming immune to common bug sprays
Mosquitos that carry the West Nile virus are increasingly unharmed by insecticides. As they become …
Kate Hull
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The overlooked mosquito bite treatment that could save you from endless itching this summer
Instead of using topical creams for mosquito bite relief, try using oral antihistamines like Allegr…
Ariel Schwartz
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A researcher had trouble getting mosquitoes to bite him after eating lots of garlic. Here are the factors that keep these insects away.
A researcher who was trying to attract mosquitoes to his hand said he couldn't get them to come bec…
Ariel Schwartz
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Protect your baby from mosquito bites with our picks for best baby mosquito nets from Amazon
The amount of money you’ve invested for a protective mosquito net should return to you a thousan…
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Mosquito bites left a woman with a West Nile virus infection that caused facial paralysis and diarrhea for 3 months
The woman first reported fever and diarrhea. She started experiencing muscle weakness and facial dr…
Andrea Michelson
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Why some people attract more mosquito bites than others and how to treat the itch
If you're someone who is prone to mosquito bites, don't worry there are ways to soothe the itch and…
Erin Heger,Jason R. McKnight
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Why mosquito bites itch and 5 home remedies to soothe the pain
When a mosquito bites you, they deposit a small amount of saliva onto your skin which triggers your…
Ashley Laderer,Debra Jaliman
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Are you allergic to mosquito bites? How to recognize the signs of skeeter syndrome and when to get help
Skeeter syndrome is a rare allergic reaction to mosquito bites, which can cause red, swollen lesion…
Molly Glick,Jason R. McKnight
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2 people hospitalized in New York City after mosquito bites left them with life-threatening West Nile virus
A record number of mosquitoes in New York City have been detected to carry West Nile virus, which c…
Andrea Michelson
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What bedbug bites look like and how to avoid them while traveling, as Paris hit by outbreak
Bedbugs are "widespread" in the French capital according to Paris' deputy mayor.
Serafina Kenny
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6 home remedies for mosquito bites to stop your itch and provide relief
These home remedies for mosquito bites are a good alternative when you don't have hydrocortisone cr…
Honah Liles
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How to soothe an itchy mosquito bite and make it heal faster
To get rid of mosquito bites, use calamine lotion, antihistamine medication, or home remedies like …
Kelly Burch
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8 signs your bug bite may need medical attention
Redness and itchiness are pretty typical for most mosquito, tick, or spider bites. But some bug bit…
Molly Thomson
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Skeeter syndrome is a rare condition that makes you allergic to mosquito bites — here's how to tell if you have it
People with skeeter syndrome who are allergic to mosquito bites often experience red lesions or swe…
Molly Glick
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How to identify and treat bed bug bites
To treat bed bug bites, you'll want to reduce the itch and take measures to get rid of the bed bugs…
Kelly Burch
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