Dengue fever: Know the symptoms, prevention tips
The Aedes Aegypti mosquito is the main vector that transmits the dengue virus.
Jul 27, 2017, 11:27 AM IST
'Surgical strike' needed on dengue, chikungunya: Expert
During a chikungunya or dengue virus outbreak, aggressive vector management and personal protection activities are required to effectively reduce mosquito density and prevent mosquitoes from feeding on infected people.
Oct 06, 2016, 10:27 AM IST
Brazilian scientists found another type of Zika-transmitting mosquito
Brazilian scientists have identified another type of Zika-transmitting mosquito, responsible for over 1,700 cases of microcephaly in newborns in the South American country since October 2015.
Jul 23, 2016, 14:16 PM IST
Brazil uses drones to combat Zika virus
The legislature of the west-central state of Mato Grosso has also approved a law to allow cities to use drones to combat the mosquito.
Feb 21, 2016, 13:05 PM IST
Three million homes examined for Zika in Brazil
Brazil is one of the Latin American nations most affected by Zika, which in this country is suspected of being associated with a significant increase in cases of babies born with abnormally small skulls, a condition known as microcephaly.
Feb 16, 2016, 08:57 AM IST
Brazil's Rousseff declares war on mosquito spreading Zika virus
President Dilma Rousseff said on Wednesday that Brazil must wage war against the Aedes aegypti mosquito that spreads the Zika virus linked to a surge in cases of a dangerous birth defect, focussing on eliminating the insect`s breeding grounds.
Jan 28, 2016, 05:53 AM IST
Over 2700 babies born with brain-damage in Brazil
Brazilian health authorities on Thursday announced that up to 2,782 cases of infants to be born with brain damage have been reported.
Dec 24, 2015, 11:21 AM IST
Effect of dengue minimal in northeast India: Experts
Though the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which causes dengue, is found in abundance in the northeastern states, the deaths due to the disease are fortunately very minimal in the region, experts said here on Tuesday.
Sep 29, 2015, 18:54 PM IST
