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After one death due to West Nile Virus in Kerala, Tamil Nadu deploys Mobile Medical Teams in Coimbatore to check disease spread
The Tamil Nadu government's health department has increased surveillance in several villages of Coi…
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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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Climate crisis is helping spread deadly mosquito viruses in the US
Mosquito-borne illnesses like triple E and West Nile are rising due to climate change and travel.
Catherine Boudreau
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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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US health officials brace for mosquito-borne virus that can cause paralysis and death as temperatures rise
As temperatures warm, health officials expect rising rates of West Nile, a virus spread by mosquito…
Andrea Michelson
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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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Health officials raise the alarm about a mosquito-borne virus causing paralysis, meningitis, and death in at least 6 states
At least 29 states have seen confirmed or probable human cases with symptoms, and a number of state…
Andrea Michelson
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Mosquitoes carrying a virus that causes paralysis and death are swarming at least 6 states
West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the US. States including New York…
Andrea Michelson
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Map shows states where West Nile virus has been detected in humans and mosquitos. The disease can cause a range of symptoms, from fever to brain swelling.
West Nile virus causes fever and other symptoms in about 1 in 5 cases, according to the CDC. It is …
Andrea Michelson
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Los Angeles County reports first death due to West Nile virus this year
Los Angeles County has reported its first death of the year caused by West Nile virus, a mosquito-b…
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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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3 types of viruses that can jump from animals to humans, and which ones scientists are watching to prepare for the next pandemic
Global efforts to track infectious disease often start by surveilling animal populations, since som…
Andrea Michelson
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Climate change is causing bacteria to move north, causing more 'flesh-eating' infections
Infections with a sea-borne bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, are on the rise in the US as ocean waters …
Andrea Michelson
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There are 200 more active viruses, bacteria in the air, thanks to climate change
As the world grapples with Covid-19 and monkeypox, a significant study has revealed that more than …
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A pregnant woman developed facial paralysis weeks before she was due. After giving birth, she still can't smile.
Elena Sheppard, 35, was diagnosed with Bell's palsy in late June, shortly before she gave birth to …
Andrea Michelson
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West Nile virus infections could become twice as common in the US within 30 years. Here's why disease-carrying insects are spreading.
In addition to nationwide trends in infectious disease transmission, the report looks at some speci…
Peter Kotecki,Peter Kotecki
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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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How to protect yourself from the mosquitoes that spread Zika and other viruses
The bugs are now spreading Zika locally in Miami, so some Americans on the US mainland have to star…
Rebecca Harrington
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Proud moment for Make In India; first Zika vaccine has been developed by an Indian vaccine maker
While quoting a WHO report, Ella said that the dreadful virus is now present in 23 countries and Br…
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A common virus spread by mosquitoes in the US may be deadlier than we thought
But the virus, which scientists estimate has infected millions of Americans, is not harmless. In ab…