Your only protection against mosquitoes and the diseases they can carry is to avoid mosquito bites. For more ways to mosquito-proof your home and holiday, follow these simple checklists: checklist – ...

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A flesh-eating bacteria known as Buruli ulcer has become a growing concern in Australia. This comes as the coastal town of ...

CPS is therefore calling on the populace to wear light colored clothing at dusk, long sleeve shirts and pants; and use mosquito repellent to prevent being bitten by a mosquito that could possibly be ...

Spider and other insect bites can cause pus blisters, but so can a potentially serious infection known as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA ... Wash your hands frequently and avoid the ...

Do what you can to minimize the number of mosquito bites you get by reducing these insects in your yard and protecting yourself when outdoors. In addition to choosing lighter colored clothing so you ...

Resistant species make certain mosquitos tougher to deal with ... In order to reduce its threat, public health initiatives in ...

WINDHOEK, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- Emerging mosquito strains resistant to current treatments are intensifying the malaria threat in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, an official ...

Whether you're spending summer at home or in warmer climes, insect repellent is important for preventing bites and stings and the associated diseases transmitted by biting bugs. We've tested popular ...

WHO classifies Buruli ulcer as a neglected tropical skin disease. While most cases are reported in 33 countries across West ...

Medical experts say you can still visit dengue hot spots such as Puerto Rico, Argentina and Brazil. But bring repellent.

Mosquitoes do a superb job of spreading diseases like malaria – now researchers have shown it's possible to hijack these pests and distribute vaccines via mosquito bite. In human trials ...