West Nile fever

Kerala man succumbs to West Nile fever, health department on alert - Details here

Kerala: A man recently died due to West Nile Fever in Thrissur district. After his demise, the health department issued a warning in the area related to the virus.

May 29, 2022, 14:49 PM IST

Six-year-old boy dies of West Nile fever in Kerala

The boy, hailing from neighbouring Malappuram district, was admitted to the intensive care unit of the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital here one week ago after he tested positive for the virus.

Mar 18, 2019, 16:04 PM IST

Stressed-out birds more inviting to mosquitoes

 Birds exposed to stress such as road noise, pesticides and light pollution were twice as likely to be bitten by mosquitoes that transmit the West Nile virus, finds a study.

Aug 12, 2016, 00:12 AM IST