Mistaken for dengue, Zika cases may be underestimated
The methodologies currently available to the public health system and private labs and hospitals may also produce false positives for dengue in patients with Zika because the two viruses are so similar.
Sep 01, 2016, 15:10 PM IST
Complications of dengue fever - Are you aware of these?
If severe, dengue can lead to a potentially life threatening condition known as dengue haemorrhagic fever.
Sep 01, 2016, 10:37 AM IST
Child care during rainy season: Tips every mother should follow!
Here are a few useful tips that mothers can follow to keep their baby healthy during the monsoon.
Aug 31, 2016, 10:24 AM IST
Five effective natural home remedies for treating chikungunya!
Here are some effective natural home remedies for chikungunya fever.
Aug 30, 2016, 10:43 AM IST
Chikungunya, dengue outbreak: Cases in Delhi rise up to 432 and 487 respectively
According to the municipal corporations, the highest number of dengue cases have been witnessed in the areas under the North Delhi Municipal Corporation with the figure standing at 97.
Aug 30, 2016, 00:04 AM IST
Mystery fever claims 12 lives in Noida's Sarfabad village in two weeks: Report
At least 12 people have died in the Sarfabad village, with the victims in the age group of 21-72 years.
Aug 26, 2016, 10:29 AM IST
Avoid getting sick this monsoon with these top health tips!
Here are some useful tips to ensure you a sickness-free this rainy season.
Aug 25, 2016, 14:02 PM IST
Health Ministry to start awareness campaign on dengue, chikungunya
The Health Minister held a meeting on the rising cases of dengue and chikungunya on Wednesday in the national capital and other parts of the country.
Aug 25, 2016, 09:03 AM IST
AAP MLAs accuse civic bodies for spurt in dengue, chikungunya cases
Jain said all the three civic bodies have primary responsibility to take preventive measures to control these diseases while the Delhi government has curative responsibility.
Aug 24, 2016, 04:18 AM IST
'Chikungunya cases highest this year since 2006'
The increase this year in cases of the dreaded vector-borne chikungunya disease across the country, including Delhi, is the highest since 2006 -- when around 1,800 were tested positive, officials said.
Aug 23, 2016, 23:44 PM IST
Chikungunya outbreak in Delhi: Symptoms, tips to stay safe!
Symptoms of chikungunya virus infection include fever, joint pain, headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash.
Aug 23, 2016, 12:25 PM IST
Delhi, beware: Chikungunya cases on the rise due to spike in mosquito breeding!
Chikungunya is a viral disease spread by the Aedes mosquito, which is also the carrier of dengue. It's symptoms include fever and acute joint pains.
Aug 15, 2016, 11:20 AM IST
Water crisis increases Zika virus threat in Venezuela
Yurman Torres is standing in line at the foot of Avila mountain, on the edge of Caracas, to fill a large jug with water, a rare commodity in crisis-hit Venezuela.
Jan 30, 2016, 15:01 PM IST
Global warming could make insecticides less effective
Researchers from Montana State University in US showed that permethrin becomes less effective at killing the yellowfever mosquito as temperatures increase.
Dec 01, 2015, 20:17 PM IST
Rising temperatures may affect pesticide effectiveness
The researchers exposed adult mosquitoes to varying concentrations of permethrin at a range of temperatures.
Dec 01, 2015, 13:17 PM IST
Chikungunya virus may cause brain infection
Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus, can lead to severe brain infection and even death in infants and people over 65, a study says.
Nov 30, 2015, 18:30 PM IST
Single vaccine for Chikungunya, related viruses comes closer to reality
Researchers have identified "broadly neutralizing" antibodies that protect against infection by multiple, distantly related alphaviruses, including Chikungunya virus, that cause fever and debilitating joint pain.
Nov 11, 2015, 11:44 AM IST
Affordable diagnostic kit for chikungunya developed
The team found that the virus replicates only in mosquitoes, which makes it harmless to humans and other vertebrates.
Nov 01, 2015, 16:23 PM IST
New genetic test speeds up Ebola diagnosis
Researchers have developed a new DNA test that can be used to rapidly diagnose Ebola and other pathogens such as Chikungunya and hepatitis C virus.
Sep 29, 2015, 11:42 AM IST
Infectious diseases caused by mosquitoes
Many people fall victims to diseases caused by mosquitoes and many experience pain and suffering from illnesses transmitted by them.
Sep 18, 2015, 17:13 PM IST
