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27 Jul 2017

Dengue fever: Know the symptoms, prevention tips

The Aedes Aegypti mosquito is the main vector that transmits the dengue virus.

06 Oct 2016

'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.

23 Jul 2016

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.

21 Feb 2016

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.

16 Feb 2016

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.

28 Jan 2016

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.

24 Dec 2015

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.

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29 Sep 2015

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.

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