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Zika virus not cause of concern for public right now: Health expert after Kerala reports 14 cases

"Epidemiologists and the Kerala Public Health dept has to be concerned that from somewhere Zika has come, and find a way to control the virus and mosquitoes. We should not create a scare among the people,"  Public health expert Dr Mathew Varghese said. 

Jul 11, 2021, 08:14 AM IST

Zika's effects now also include miscarriages, thinner brain tissue

 This disorganisation could be how the virus penetrates the placenta to infect the foetus, the researchers said.

Feb 22, 2017, 16:43 PM IST

Mosquito menace: Now, 'harmless' vectors infest Delhi!

Culex is a vector for a group of diseases that can be transmitted to humans.

Apr 14, 2016, 18:55 PM IST

Over 3000 notices issued by NDMC so far for mosquito breeding

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has issued over 3,000 notices including 90 to the sprawling Rashtrapati Bhawan besides hospitals, government offices and schools during this season after dengue mosquitoes were found breeding in their premises.

Sep 15, 2015, 20:42 PM IST