Last Updated:August 20, 2025, 12:32 IST What feels like a simple mosquito bite could be the start of a serious infection. Doctors order multiple tests not as overcaution but to safeguard against life-threatening diseases A mosquito bite may seem harmless, but doctors order multiple tests to rule out dengue, malaria, Zika, chikungunya, and severe allergic…
Last Updated:July 28, 2025, 18:03 IST Transmitted by the Aedes mosquito, the spread of chikungunya is accelerated by rapid urbanisation, poor sanitation, and improper water storage, which create ideal breeding grounds. Prevention relies on mosquito control, better sanitation, and water management. Once considered a fading threat, chikungunya is making an unsettling return across several parts…
Last Updated:July 23, 2025, 14:32 IST Chikungunya resurfaces after 2 decades, with WHO warning millions across Asia and Europe now being at risk Chikungunya is primarily spread by Aedes mosquitoes, which are active during daylight hours and also transmit diseases such as dengue and Zika. (AI Generated/ News18 Hindi) In 2005, Chikungunya wreaked havoc across…
