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Mosquito-borne diseases are on the rise. Here’s how collecting mozzies in your backyard can help science

Warm weather is here and mosquitoes are on the rise in Australia. Unseasonably large swarms are causing problems in some parts of Sydney already....

27.11.2024 8

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What causes the itch in mozzie bites? And why do some people get such a bad reaction?

Are you one of these people who loathes spending time outdoors at dusk as the weather warms and mosquitoes start biting? Female mosquitoes need blood...

14.11.2024 40

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What is eastern equine encephalitis? Two mosquito researchers explain what’s behind the latest outbreaks

Health authorities in the United States are issuing warnings and closing public parks due to a rare but potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease....

30.08.2024 10

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What is ‘sloth fever’? And how can I avoid it when travelling to South America?

International authorities are issuing warnings about “sloth fever”. Despite the name, it’s not contracted via contact with sloths. Rather, you...

22.08.2024 10

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Heading to Bali or somewhere tropical these holidays? Here’s what you need to know about dengue fever

If you’re looking to escape the Australian winter for your next holiday, don’t forget where there’s warmth, there will also be mosquitoes. In...

03.07.2024 6

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Murray Valley encephalitis: summer is over but mosquito-borne disease remains a risk in northern Australia

Cooler temperatures are fading our memories of summer and reducing numbers of mosquitoes in southern parts of Australia. But up north, warmer...

12.04.2024 20

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Mosquitoes can spread the flesh-eating Buruli ulcer. Here’s how you can protect yourself

Each year, more and more Victorians become sick with a flesh-eating bacteria known as Buruli ulcer. Last year, 363 people presented with the...

24.01.2024 10

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Stickers and wristbands aren’t a reliable way to prevent mosquito bites. Here’s why

Protecting yourself and family from mosquito bites can be challenging, especially in this hot and humid weather. Protests from young children and...

18.01.2024 10

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Will Japanese encephalitis return this summer? What about other diseases mosquitoes spread?

The last two summers have been swarming with mosquitoes thanks to near constant rain and flooding brought on by La Niña. With the return of El...

04.12.2023 10

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