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Malaria : Tips for avoiding mosquito bites
A good night’s sleep is crucial after a hard day’s work. However, with mosquitoes buzzing and biting, peaceful dreams can go right out of the window! Not only do mosquitoes interrupt..
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Malaria : Monsoon and mosquito borne diseases
Monsoon is a relief after the scorching heat of summer. However, mosquitoes find this season the best time to breed and multiply – leading to various health hazards!The smell of damp earth,..
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Chikungunya Prevention : How does one prevent Chikungunya?
There are no preventive drugs or vaccines to prevent chikungunya fever. The best way you can prevent chikungunya fever is by taking steps to avoid mosquitoes bites and control..
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Understand Malaria : What is Malaria?
Malaria is an infection caused by single-celled parasites that enter the blood through the bite of an Anopheles mosquito. These parasites, called plasmodia,..
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Malaria Causes and Risks : How does a Mosquito spread Malaria?
Malaria, meaning bad air, was thought to be caused by bad air or bad water (as its meaning suggests). Presently the world is convinced that malaria is caused by infected female mosquitoes and..
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Malaria Prevention : How can one prevent Malaria?
Researchers are working to create a vaccine against malaria. One vaccine has been found to be partially effective, as it decreased the likelihood of developing malaria symptoms in children in..
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Malaria Prevention : Prevention of Mosquito Breeding
The best way of prevention of mosquito breeding is to stop their access to the place where they can lay eggs and rest. Since a large part of a mosquito’s..
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Tick Bites Signs and Symptoms : What are the symptoms of Tick Bites?
Most tick bites do not cause any symptoms. However, the following symptoms can develop as a reaction to tick secretions: Fever Headache Muscle pain Joint pain Fatigue..
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Tick Bites Diagnosis and Prognosis : What is the prognosis of Tick Bites?
If no infectious organisms have been transmitted by the tick, you should recover from symptoms within a day or two. The outlook for specific tick-borne illnesses varies. ..
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Understand Tick Bites : What are Tick Bites?
Ticks are tiny, biting insects that feed on the blood of warm-blooded animals, including humans. They burrow painlessly into the skin with their feeding parts, bite, draw blood and eventually..
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