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Showing posts with label Mosquito. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mosquito. Show all posts
Monday, August 16, 2021

Dog Heartworm is Risky to Treat, But Prevention is Key

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While heartworm disease is certainly a serious health risk, the good news is that it is also one of the most easily prevented conditions. ...
Sunday, August 16, 2020

Researchers Find A Preserved 12-Million-Year-Old Praying Mantis

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We all remember the scene in the original Jurassic Park where dinosaur DNA was removed from a prehistoric mosquito stuck in amber. It’s perh...
Wednesday, July 22, 2020

First COVID-19, Now Mosquitoes: Bracing for Bug-Borne Ills

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The CDC has offered states additional help with mosquito testing this season as the coronavirus pandemic has overwhelmed state public health...
Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Sambo Fish: Eat Mosquitos’ Larva Before the Insects Mature and Carry the Zika Virus

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With the Zika virus spreading toward the United States, threatening pregnant mothers and the 2016 Olympics, aid workers have placed hope in...
Monday, May 11, 2015

Zoonotic Diseases: A Disease That Can Be Passed Between Animals and Humans

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A zoonotic disease is a disease that can be passed between animals and humans. Zoonotic diseases can be caused by viruses, bacteria, para...
Friday, November 7, 2014

What You Need to Know About the Mosquito-Borne Disease Ravaging the Caribbean

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If you’re traveling to the Caribbean anytime soon, bring the DEET. Chikungunya, a virulent mosquito-borne illness with no known cure is sw...
Thursday, September 18, 2014

Can Cats Get Heartworm? Yes, They Can

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You may have thought heartworm disease only affects dogs, and it’s true that the infection is less common in cats. The cat is not a natur...