Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Scientists discover novel viruses carried by the Scottish midge
Scotland's biting midge population carries previously unknown viruses, according to new research.
Sep 17, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Man in Rhode Island tests positive for rare equine virus
Public health officials say a Rhode Island man has tested positive for the potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus eastern equine encephalitis.
Aug 30, 2019
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Health
Quinn on Nutrition: Does vitamin B-1 repel mosquitos?
As I sit here scratching a mosquito bite, I'm suddenly interested in a recent question from a patient. Do vitamin B-1 supplements repel mosquitos? Here's what I learned:
Jul 26, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Recommendations developed for japanese encephalitis vaccine
(HealthDay)—In the July 19 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, recommendations are presented for use of the Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccine.
Jul 19, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Two reported cases of rare tick-related illness in NJ
Two cases of a rare tick-related illness have been confirmed in northern New Jersey, health officials reported Saturday.
Jun 11, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Combating mosquito-borne diseases with bacteria
Viruses, spread through mosquito bites, cause human illnesses such as dengue fever, Zika and yellow fever. A new control technique harnesses a naturally occurring bacterium called Wolbachia that blocks replication of viruses ...
Jun 10, 2019
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Pediatrics
Children are likely to misread fear in dogs—making a bite more likely
The benefits of growing up with a pet are well documented—these days dogs are even used in the classroom. That said, we sometimes forget that dogs can still present a risk.
Jun 7, 2019
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Study identifies dog breeds, physical traits that pose highest risk of biting children
New research at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center identifies dog breeds and physical traits that pose the highest risk of biting with severe injury. Doctors ...
May 22, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mayo Clinic Q&A: What is cat scratch fever?
Dear Mayo Clinic: My cat scratched me while I was trimming his claws and the wound later became infected. Are cat scratches a special concern?
Feb 19, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
After the floods come the mosquitoes – but the disease risk is more difficult to predict
We're often warned to avoid mosquito bites after major flooding events. With more water around, there are likely to be more mosquitoes.
Feb 7, 2019
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