Tag: mosquito-borne
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Victorian travellers warned about rising Ross River virus infections
Public health alert: Ross River virus rising in Victoria Victorian travellers have been warned about increasing cases of the Ross River virus, a mosquito-borne illness that can cause prolonged symptoms. Health authorities say detections in Wellington and Gippsland indicate that the virus is circulating in multiple mosquito populations across the region. While most infections are…
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Dengue Surge in Sindh: Two More Deaths as 829 Test Positive
Two More Dengue Deaths in Sindh Raise Alarm The Sindh Health Department has released its latest report on dengue activity across the province, confirming two additional fatalities linked to the disease. This grim update arrives as health authorities continue to monitor and respond to an uptick in infections in various districts, including the Karachi Division.…
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New York’s First Local Chikungunya Case: What It Means for Public Health
Overview: First Local chikungunya Transmission in New York in Six Years New York health officials have confirmed the state’s first locally acquired case of the chikungunya virus in Nassau County, Long Island. The discovery marks the first instance of transmission within the United States in six years, underscoring the evolving landscape of mosquito-borne illnesses. Officials…