A mosquito bite may turn into a fluid-filled blister in some cases. If you also notice symptoms of infection or an allergic reaction, you should contact a doctor for advice on treatments.

Genetically engineered mosquito-killing fungi delivered from males to females during mating could soon be a promising ally in the fight against malaria. A team of scientists from Burkina Faso and the ...

A Houston man is battling West Nile virus after a mosquito bit him He's been fighting for his life for 7 months Now his family says he's being denied care at hospitals around Houston HOUSTON - A man ...

The Department of Health (DOH) is set to roll out the “Alas Kwatro, Kontra Mosquito!” campaign on February 24, 2025, as part of its intensified dengue prevention and control efforts across all ...

Chikungunya, caused by the chikungunya virus (CHIKV) and spread through mosquito bites, leads to fever, rash, fatigue, headache, and severe joint pain. While rarely fatal, it can lead to long ...

To combat a dengue outbreak, a village in the Philippines' densely populated capital region is offering a bounty of one Philippines peso for every five mosquitoes residents turn in. At least ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday launched the “Alas-Kwatro Kontra Mosquito” drive on in a bid to address the rising number of dengue cases nationwide.

This comes as the agency launched the Alas-Kwatro Kontra Mosquito campaign on Feb. 24 to encourage simultaneous community cleanup efforts at 4 p.m. to destroy mosquito breeding sites. Assistant ...

Infected bug bites may require a course of antibiotics. Seek urgent medical treatment if you develop red skin streaks, the bite area spreads, your pain worsens, or you develop symptoms of sepsis ...