First West Nile cases of 2024 kill 1, hospitalize 1
Santa Clara County health officials confirmed Wednesday that the county had logged the first two human cases of West Nile virus this year, including a person who had died in …
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World’s first deaths caused by virus reported – symptoms explained
Dr Amir talks about blood types that attract mosquitoes Health bodies are urging caution as a little-known disease has been linked to the first ever confirmed deaths from its infection …
Symptoms to Treatment, All About The Mosquito-Borne Infection
Home Health Oropouche Virus Kills 2 in Brazil: Symptoms to Treatment, All About The Mosquito-Borne Infection Oropouche virus has caused its first two deaths in Brazil. Spreads primarily by mosquitos …
West Nile virus is a summer reality in Canada. How to stay safe
As summer heats up in Canada, the mosquito population is on the rise, bringing with it an increased risk of West Nile virus, a potentially deadly disease. This season, the …
Neighborhood and surrounding areas to be sprayed with mosquito pesticide Wednesday
Santa Clara County officials will be spraying pesticide in parts of San Jose and unincorporated Santa Clara County next week after finding West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes in the area. People …
County officials to take next steps to eradicate invasive mosquito species
Santa Clara County officials will spray an East San Jose neighborhood with a bacterial spray next week in their latest attempt to eradicate an invasive species of mosquito found last …
World Malaria Day 2024: Health tips for quick recovery
Malaria, a life-threatening disease transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes, poses a significant global health challenge, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. Caused by parasites of the Plasmodium genus, …
Dengue outbreak in Argentina sparks mosquito repellent deficit
By Isabel Debre | Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Shelves have gone empty, as residents hunt in vain and resort to DIY alternatives. And surging resale prices are shocking …
Chikungunya Virus: Increased Risk of Death for Up to Three Months, Says Lancet Study |
NEW DELHI: People infected with the chikungunya virus continue to have an increased risk of death for up to three months post-infection, according to a study published in The Lancet …
Planning a winter escape? Experts caution rise of dengue fever in warm climates – National
With a staggering global surge in dengue fever cases over the past years, health experts are warning Canadian travellers about the risks when journeying to warmer climates, including popular destinations …