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New Delhi: The size and severity of chikungunya outbreaks — a mosquito-borne disease is unpredictable, according to a study. The virus, common in tropical and subtropical regions, including Asia, Africa, and South America, leads to symptoms such as acute fever, followed by debilitating joint pain that can last for months. Though rarely fatal, the chikungunya…
Last Updated:August 28, 2025, 11:27 is Hospital admission becomes necessary if patients have persistent vomiting, dehydration, reduced urine output, severe abdominal pain, or worsening symptoms Doctors also recommend simple measures: adequate rest, hydration, and paracetamol for fever control. (Pixabay Image for Representation) Hospitals across Delhi-NCR and other parts of the country are reporting a sharp surge…
Every year, as the first showers arrive, stagnant water starts collecting in drains, flower pots, discarded containers, and coolers. These water pockets become breeding grounds for mosquitoes that carry life-threatening illnesses. Dengue and chikungunya spread through the bite of the Aedes mosquito, while malaria is transmitted by the Anopheles mosquito. All three diseases share common…
Genetically engineered mosquitoes with toxic semen could be a new weapon against tropical disease, Australian scientists said after trialling the novel pest control method. The “toxic male technique” aims to breed mosquitoes that express venomous proteins in their semen, killing off females after mating. Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood,…