PLUGGING OUT MOSQUITOES FROM YOUR LIFE
PLUGGING OUT MOSQUITOES FROM YOUR LIFE
It is a regular menace in our country – mosquitoes lurking in corners or under beds come out in full force once we fall asleep. They bite silently and leave behind inflamed, itchy skin. But not all mosquito bites are harmless. Some can cause such deadly diseases as malaria, dengue, Zika and chikungunya. You are […]
DO YOU SUFFER FROM FREQUENT ALLERGIES? THE PROBLEM COULD BE ANTS
Research now conclusively proves that ants can carry disease causing pathogens and even trigger allergies in people. Most of us first lay our eyes on ants when we are very little and learning to crawl. Since babies are at ground level most of the time, they spot ants rather quickly and also learn that these […]
DENGUE IS BACK – AND HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT
Just when we thought we were rid of dengue, the virus is back in the Middle East and in about 100 countries around the world. But here’s what you can do about it. Its first outbreak was reported in the Middle East in the 19th century, when it affected scores of people and left many […]
THE MOST DISGUSTING PEST IS ALSO A DEADLY ONE
Cockroaches can make your house a fertile ground for disease – but only if your house is an attractive destination for it. Read on to know how to bring a cockroach problem under control. There’s nothing appealing about a cockroach. Look at it any way you like, it’s an ugly creature that goes ferreting […]
COMBATING ZIKA: SOME SIMPLE PRECAUTIONS
Prevalent in the Americas, Cape Verde and the Pacific Islands, the Zika virus causes much discomfort and has no known vaccine. Prevention of mosquito bites is the only solution thus far. Rehan and Samaira Sheikh* have been at loggerheads for two weeks now – over a seemingly trivial matter. The UAE-based couple just cannot decide […]
FILARIASIS
ABOUT FILARIASIS Filariasis is a tropical disease affecting over 120 million people worldwide. It is one of the diseases caused by mosquitos, and infects the body with tiny filarial worms. Where does it occur? Filariasis is endemic in approximately 81 countries across the world, mainly in India and Africa. Other regions include the Americas, South […]
WEST NILE FEVER
ABOUT WEST NILE FEVER West Nile fever is a viral disease caused by the West Nile virus. It is transmitted by mosquitos between humans and animals and can be fatal in horses and birds. Where does it occur? Until recently, West Nile virus outbreaks were limited to Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa and West […]
YELLOW FEVER
ABOUT YELLOW FEVER Yellow fever is a viral disease spread by mosquitos. It attacks the liver and can cause jaundice. Where does it occur? Approximately 200,000 cases of yellow fever occur annually and of these cases, there are 30,000 deaths. The mosquitos that spread yellow fever are mainly native to Africa, Central and South America. […]
ZIKA VIRUS
1) PROTECT THE COMMUNITY How to prevent the mosquito from breeding: Avoid allowing standing water in outdoor containers Add sand to flower pots Cover domestic water tanks so mosquitoes cannot get in Avoid accumulating garbage Unblock drains that could accumulate standing water 2) PROTECT YOUR HOME How to prevent mosquitoes from entering your house: Stay […]
DENGUE FEVER
Dengue fever is a debilitating viral disease transmitted by mosquitos, not between humans. In extreme cases, it can cause severe pain in the bones, which is why it is sometimes referred to as ‘breakbone fever’. Where does dengue fever occur? Every year, around 100 million cases of dengue fever are reported in tropical and subtropical […]
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