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Most Dangerous Animal In The World: The Menace Posed By Mosquitoes

You might be surprised to know that the diminutive mosquito reigns as the deadliest creature on the planet, taking 780,000 lives each year.

International Business Times

Zika infection can raise the severity of dengue

If you had Zika infection earlier, then your chances of having a severe form of dengue will increase. An analysis study by a team of Brazilian researchers showed that patients with a history of Zika infection had a 2.34 times higher risk of developing severe dengue. These individuals also had…

The Times of India

Zika virus could potentially treat cancer, another early study hints

The Zika virus can target and eradicate human neuroblastoma tumors in a mouse model, a study shows. But how soon could such a treatment be used in people?

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World leaders to meet to discuss threat of hypothetical ‘Disease X’ pandemic in Davos

‘Disease X’ is ranked as a priority for awareness campaigning by the WHO alongside Covid-19, Ebola and Zika virus

The Independent UK

The U.S. is unprepared for the growing threat of mosquito- and tick-borne viruses

Experts warn that new tropical viruses are headed for the U.S. – and the country should take active measures to fend them off.

WEKU

Compensation to participants in human challenge studies should not incentivise risk-taking

Authors of an Aug 2023 paper argue $20K for 6-month Hep C CHIS study in US is "reasonable". ICMR's Bioethics Unit says payment should take into account loss of wages & time spent. Jake D Eberts disagrees, saying payment should not incentivise risk-taking. Shigella & Zika CHIS studies paid $7,350…

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Samples from Chickballapur test negative for Zika

Serum samples of 3 fever cases & 24 pregnant women from 5 villages in Chickballapur containment zone tested negative for Zika. Mosquito pool at Thalakayalbetta village found positive in Oct. 888 houses & 4,282 people in containment zone under surveillance. Sample of suspected Zika-positive patient admitted to Suguna Hospital in…

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Zika virus: Kerala Health department urges people to be vigilant

Kerala Health Dept. urges vigilance against Zika virus outbreak in Thalassery. Symptoms such as fever, headache, body pain, joint pain, and red eyes should be taken seriously. Pregnant women in affected areas should receive special monitoring. Aedes mosquito is primary transmitter, but can also be transmitted through blood donation and…

The Hindu

The Zika genome and insights in the era of emerging outbreaks

Zika and dengue viruses infect up to 400 million people annually. Genomic studies of Zika have revealed its spread, diagnosis, epidemiology, and pathogenesis. Recent studies have found that viral load and DENV infections influence microcephaly following Zika infections. Zika and DENV interactions can also increase the severity of dengue disease.

The Hindu

Seven more employees of Thalassery court test positive for Zika

Eight employees of the district court in Thalassery have tested positive for Zika virus. 23 samples were tested

The Hindu

Court employee tests positive for Zika virus

Zika, a mosquito-borne viral infection, was confirmed in an employee of one of the courts at the district court complex at Thalassery on Saturday through blood tests.

The Hindu

Zika: 888 houses in five villages of containment zone in Chickballapur under surveillance

The State Health Department, which is closely monitoring the situation in Chickballapur after a mosquito pool in Thalakayalbetta village of the district was found to be positive for Zika, has sent serum samples of 30 pregnant women from five villages in the containment zone to the National Institute of Virology…

The Hindu

Karnataka steps up surveillance after detection of Zika virus in mosquito pool in Chickballapur

Bengaluru: After a mosquito pool in Chikkaballapura tested positive for Zika virus, surveillance has been stepped up. No human cases reported yet, but serum samples of three persons sent for confirmation. Health officials asked to intensify Aedes larval survey and fever surveillance. Health Minister urges people not to panic.

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Zika virus detected in mosquito species in Chikkaballapura, and more

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Indian state of Kerala hailed as leader in fight against epidemics

Nurses wearing hazmat suits, schools and stores closed and towns under lockdown: this familiar scenario has just played out again in the state of Kerala, in southern India. The cause is not a new wave of Covid, but the Nipah virus: the third such outbreak to hit the state in…

Evening Standard

Disease-carrying mosquitoes could be established in London by mid-century, experts warn

Climate change could see mosquito behind spread of dengue, Zika and yellow fever viruses established by 2060

The Hindu

Dengue cases cross 600 mark in Uttarakhand, Dehradun worst affected

Uttarakhand faces dengue crisis with 600 cases, Dehradun worst-hit. Heavy monsoon floods have caused waterlogging, creating favorable environment for Aedes mosquitoes to breed, leading to spread of dengue, chikungunya, and Zika viruses. Health officials struggling to contain situation.

France 24

How the tiger mosquito invaded France and what can be done to stop it

The Asian tiger mosquito may be considered a small but mighty coloniser. Despite only measuring around 3mm, this invasive species has managed to spread across most of mainland France in just 20 years. With global warming creating perfect conditions for its proliferation, this tiny pest risks spreading diseases like zika,…

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EU holiday warning over dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever, zika and West Nile

Thanks to climate change once tropical diseases can now be caught in Europe

The Hindu

WHO prepares for El Nino-linked spread of viral disease

WHO is preparing for an increased spread of viral diseases like dengue, Zika and chikungunya linked to the El Nino weather phenomenon

The Hindu

Study finds presence of viruses in mosquitoes, DMO calls for alert

increase in dengue fever, chikungunya, and Zika cases

Salon

Climate change may bring more pandemics

Scientists spoke with Salon about the diseases and pathogens that will be exacerbated by climate change

Miami Herald

What you need to know about dengue, who’s at risk and does it matter where you got bit?

As if COVID, monkeypox and triple-digit heat indices aren’t enough to make you consider sealing yourself inside an air-conditioned hazmat suit, the announcement by Florida’s health department that confirmed the first locally transmitted case of dengue in Miami-Dade County might be enough to get you asking about measurements for such…

The Hindu

Are mosquitoes biting you more than others lately? This research on mice may have an answer

Viruses can change your scent to make you more attractive to mosquitoes, new research in mice finds

The Independent UK

Viruses make people more attractive to mosquitoes, study finds

Scents from infected mice found to ‘stimulate a significant response in mosquito antennae’

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