DENGUE

Zika is an Aedes mosquito-borne viral disease like dengue and chikungunya. Though non-fatal, Zika is associated with microcephaly (a condition where the head is much smaller than expected) in babies born to affected pregnant women which makes it a c...

Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, including India.

Hospitals in Bengaluru report a sharp rise in dengue cases, especially among women and children, with 60 new cases daily according to BBMP data. Pregnant women face increased risks, including hemorrhagic fever and complications for the fetus. Medica...

Dengue mosquitoes breed in standing water. Regularly empty and clean containers like flower pots, birdbaths, and buckets to prevent mosquito breeding sites. Here are other ways to ​keep dengue mosquitoes at bay: ​

Dengue fever is reported in the US as CDC has provided details about the Symptoms and treatment.

The monsoon season brings heavy rains and lush greenery, but it also creates ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes. These mosquitoes can transmit a variety of diseases, posing a health risk during this time.

As the monsoon progresses, dengue cases in Bengaluru and Hyderabad are increasing. BBMP chief commissioner Tushar Giri Nath has tested positive and is recuperating at home. Dengue cases in Bengaluru have doubled, with 1,036 reported in June. Experts...

An expert committee recommended continuation of phase-II clinical trial of Serum Institute of India's vaccine against dengue after successful phase-I interim trial in Australia. The SEC recommendations were made on May 31.

The US and other countries in the region are experiencing an outbreak of dengue. This has largely been attributed to climate change and it is only expected to increase in the coming years.

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France is facing a challenge in ensuring the 2024 Paris Olympics are free from mosquito-borne diseases. Asian tiger mosquitoes, carriers of diseases like dengue and zika, pose a threat to millions of fans and athletes. Despite efforts to eradicate t...

A recent study conducted in India challenges the common belief that dengue becomes severe only during secondary infections. Published in Nature Medicine, the research reveals that the first bout of dengue can be equally life-threatening. Led by rese...

Takeda Pharmaceuticals' dengue vaccine assumes significance since the first vaccine ever licensed for dengue, developed by French drugmaker Sanofi Pasteur, met with failure as it only helped people who had been previously infected with the virus.

The Japanese drugmaker plans to scale up the production of its dengue vaccine Qdenga through a partnership with Indian vaccine maker Biological E., the companies said earlier in the day.

Japanese drug giant Takeda has partnered with Indian vaccine maker Biological E (BE) to manufacture its Dengue vaccine. BE will increase its manufacturing capacity to up to 50 million doses a year, supporting Takeda's goal to produce 100 million dos...

A recent study suggests that individuals previously infected with Zika may face an increased risk of developing severe dengue and requiring hospitalization. Published in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, the research highlights the potential implica...

A study published in The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia has found a low to moderate dengue seroprevalence of 30.9% among children aged 9-12 and 24.6% in 5-8-year-olds in Kerala. The research, with a sample size of 5,236, highlights regional...

In an Instagram post, the actor revealed the challenges she faced during "8 days of massive torture" due to the mosquito-borne illness.

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi's House was adjourned for the day on Tuesday amid protests by Congress and BJP councillors on the issue of dengue data and listed agenda. As the House met around 11:20 am, Congress members, some of them holding pla...