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    [an error occurred while processing this directive] Tiny minority bear brunt of malarial bites 24 Nov 2005
    Until then, malaria campaigners should strive to give as many people as possible the widest protection against mosquito bites, Hay suggests. ...
    - ABC Science Online,

    Mosquitoes prefer to bite 'attractive' minority 24 Nov 2005
    ...be saved by "finding people who are most 'dangerous' in terms of disease transmission, and selectively treating them, or protecting them from mosquito bites.". ...
    - SciDev.net,

    Epidemiological update yellow fever outbreak, 23 Nov 2005 24 Nov 2005
    Messages on how to increase personal protection against mosquito bites and on fumigation are continuously disseminated through local radio and television ...
    - ReliefWeb (press release),

    Barmah Forest virus risk 24 Nov 2005
    THE Department of Health has reminded people living in WA's South West to continue to take steps to avoid mosquito bites. The warning ...
    - Mandurah Mail,

    NGO Develops New Malarial Control Technique Nov 22, 2005
    The director further explained that the technique had the added advantage of protecting as many people as would sleep in a treated room from mosquito bites. ...
    - Daily Graphic,

    PhilHealth coverage assured for filariasis-related deformities Nov 22, 2005
    The disease is transmitted through repeated mosquito bites of infected mosquitoes and disfigures the person's scrotum, mammary glands and legs over the years. ...
    - Philippine Information Agency,

    Scientists itching to know more about pesky pruritus Nov 21, 2005
    ...response. They burst out like popcorn in response to mosquito bites, chiggers, poison ivy, and other assaults on the immune system. ...
    - Philadelphia Inquirer,

    Officials: West Nile virus here to stay Nov 19, 2005
    Extensive education designed to alert people to West Nile dangers and urge precautions against mosquito bites, such as using repellent, covering themselves ...
    - Bloomington Pantagraph,

    A big boost to the global fight against malaria Nov 21, 2005
    ...offensive measures. The high temperature sees children wear scanty attire exposing their delicate limbs to mosquito bites. Perhaps ...
    - HappyNews.com,

    West Nile virus continues decline Nov 16, 2005
    ...ill. The virus is spread from birds to people when a mosquito bites an infected bird and then bites a person. West Nile virus. in ...
    - BurlingtonFreePress.com,

    Tosa man battling West Nile dies Nov 18, 2005
    West Nile is primarily a bird disease that spreads to humans when a mosquito bites an infected bird, becomes infected itself and then bites people. ...
    - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (subscription),

    Skin solutions Nov 17, 2005
    ...black, learned this as a child in 1963, when her mother drove her all the way from Kosciusko, Miss., to Birmingham, Ala., to have her mosquito bites treated by ...
    - Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription),

    New Orleans Mayor Expands Re-Entry for Entire 9th Ward Nov 17, 2005
    Do not expose children or elderly residents to moldy buildings. * Use insect repellant to prevent mosquito bites, as there may be more mosquitoes than normal. ...
    - Insurance Journal

    Regional Roundup Nov 18, 2005
    ...habitat in the Delta-area has extended the mosquito season, so it is important that residents continue to take precautions against mosquito bites to reduce ...
    - Lodi News-Sentinel,

    Preventing malaria Nov 18, 2005
    This consists of two things – the taking of preventative medication and the prevention of mosquito bites. So what can you do to prevent malaria? ...
    - Health24.com,

    Caddo has 3 new cases of West Nile virus Nov 18, 2005
    Tammany Parish. LaCrosse, St. Louis encephalitis, Eastern Equine encephalitis and West Nile virus all are spread to humans through mosquito bites. ...
    - Shreveport Times,

    Beware, Kissing and mosquito bite may lead to AIDS: NIA Nov 1, 2005
    Second was how these people got infection, whether through blood transfusion, used syringes, mosquito bites, kissing, sexual contacts or by any other reasons. ...
    - International Reporter,

    First case of indigenous dengue fever reported in central Taiwan ... Nov 16, 2005
    The CDC urges persons going to dengue risk areas to protect themselves against mosquito bites by such measures as wearing long-sleeved shirts and trousers and ...
    - Center for Disease Control Taiwan,

    SADC Malaria Day to Be Commemorated in KZN Nov 8, 2005
    ...health spokesperson Lindiwe Khuzwayo. It is said that avoidance of mosquitoes is the key to preventing mosquito bites. This can be ...
    - AllAfrica.com,

    China's children still paying for gold Nov 19, 2005
    ...in the gymnastics hall had severe bruising and scabs on her ankles, calves and thighs - dismissed by her coach as an allergic reaction to mosquito bites. ...
    - Telegraph.co.uk,

    Sumer Alvarez, 1985-2005, putting belief into action Nov 17, 2005
    She counted 32 mosquito bites on her body. Because the ground was a mix of water, dirt and sewage, she said it was impossible to escape the smell. ...
    - The Tidings,

    Scary wildlife: Dangers aren't what you think Oct 26, 2005
    ...records of a Utahn being killed by a bear or a mountain lion," but many are injured or sickened - sometimes fatally - from bee and mosquito bites every year. ...
    - Salt Lake Tribune,

    Spider bites are difficult to detect Nov 8, 2005
    ...said. “Three guys on the boat had different diagnoses for infections that developed from what they thought were mosquito bites. ...
    - Kodiak Daily Mirror,

    Pregnancy and West Nile Virus Nov 3, 2005
    A very real and potentially deadly virus has made its way to the United States. The West Nile Virus is transmitted to humans through mosquito bites. ...
    - Pregnancy and Baby,

    Rainfall prompts mosquito warning Nov 9, 2005
    STRONG rainfall in October has prompted the City of Mandurah to remind people to be vigilant against mosquito bites. Although it ...
    - Mandurah Mail,

    Outbreak Notice: Update: Dengue and Travelers Nov 4, 2005
    Travelers to regions where dengue is present are reminded to take precautions to protect themselves from mosquito bites at all times. ...
    - Community Dispatch (press release)

    Malaria: Will It Ever Be Conquered? Nov 14, 2005
    If the anopheles mosquito bites an infected person and moves on to another who is not infected by malaria - but is bitten by it - the malaria parasite enters ...
    - AllAfrica.com,

    SB County Tests for Infected Mosquitoes in Various Locations Nov 10, 2005
    Kaboli said the best way to prevent West Nile is to avoid mosquito bites. The EHS website also provides a list of techniques to prevent contracting West Nile. ...
    - Daily Nexus

    Singapore's fever fears Oct 27, 2005
    The disease is spread when a female mosquito bites an infected person, mixes the virus with its saliva and passes it on when it bites the next person. ...
    - Sydney Morning Herald (subscription),

    DOH says 25M at risk of filariasis Nov 9, 2005
    NAGA CITY—SOME 600,000 FILIPINOS ARE INFECTED with filariasis, a debilitating parasitic disease inflicted through mosquito bites, and another 25 million are ...
    - INQ7 Interactive, Inc.,

    West Nile virus takes life of second Alabamian this year Oct 27, 2005
    ...animals to people. All mosquito-borne diseases can be prevented by taking simple measures to avoid mosquito bites. As temperatures ...
    - Demopolis Times,

    Medair is responding to a declared outbreak of Dengue Fever in the ... Nov 10, 2005
    ...state in central Sudan. Dengue Fever is a potentially fatal haemorrhagic fever, spread by mosquito bites. Between 23rd October and ...
    - ReliefWeb (press release),

    Fighting Malaria Oct 27, 2005
    That's relevant here because the process of transmitting malaria begins when a mosquito bites someone already infected and ingests the malarial parasite. ...
    - Town Hall,

    HENRICO COUNTY: Police assist hurricane victims Nov 8, 2005
    ...temporary medical clinic. The foreign-born man was trying to explain that his son had mosquito bites all over his body. The officer ...
    - Richmond Times Dispatch,

    Encephalitis toll reaches 1,046 in northern India Nov 9, 2005
    Basti divisions. Pigs are the main carriers of encephalitis virus, which is transmitted to humans through mosquito bites. The virus ...
    - Islamic Republic News Agency,

    A West Nile Virus Survivor Oct 25, 2005
    Last Summer, Gay was sitting on his front porch, as he usualy does, and was bitten by mosquito. Gay says, "When a mosquito bites you, its not the bite. ...
    - WJXX,

    Needed: a MY-baap for Indore’s premier hospital Nov 8, 2005
    ...on latest developments. Leave alone research they even have to manage mosquito bites and of course manage mob fury. Local MP Sumitra ...
    - Hindustan Times,

    No Closure For Family of West Nile Victim Nov 8, 2005
    Symptoms of West Nile inlcud headache, fever and fatigue. West Nile is commonly spread through mosquito bites with death from the virus being rare.
    - WJXX,

    Teachers in remote areas of the Central Highlands Nov 14, 2005
    Chung. They had difficulty life in the middle of the forest where forest rains, mosquito bites and floods frequently happened. There ...
    - Nhan Dan,

    And Gets Out Laughing Nov 15, 2005
    ...across, the A's had it as a Surf Dawg employee came in from straightaway left field bleachers with minor league pitcher with some mosquito bites followed with ...
    - Baseball Toaster,

    Former Miss America discovers benefits of skincare with cultural ... Nov 4, 2005
    ...learned this as a child in 1963, when her mother drove her all the way from Kosciusko, Missippi, to Birmingham, Alabama, to have her mosquito bites treated by ...
    - eTaiwan News,

    By Kara D. Machado, The Porterville Recorder Oct 31, 2005
    Hansen said, “which was why we tried to do such a big campaign in the county to let people know they needed to protect themselves� from mosquito bites. ...
    - Porterville Recorder,

    Daughter Of West Nile Victim Warns Others Oct 25, 2005
    Health officials say that until the area gets a hard freeze, mosquito season is not over. West Nile is most commonly spread through mosquito bites. ...
    - News4Jax.com,

    Don't relax yet: W. Nile virus lurks Oct 26, 2005
    Because West Nile is typically spread through mosquito bites, the frequency of human cases tapers off as the weather gets colder. ...
    - New York Daily News,

    After beetles and dogs, mosquitoes invade Hong Kong Disneyland Oct 26, 2005
    ...for Economic Development Stephen Ip told legislators at Wednesday's hearing there had been only four complaints from visitors relating to mosquito bites. ...
    - Hindustan Times,

    Action Helped Disarm Health Concern Oct 31, 2005
    The widespread destruction of homes, power failures, the hot weather and lack of air conditioning left people unusually exposed to mosquito bites. ...
    - WTOK,

    Mitchell bugs test positive for West Nile Oct 27, 2005
    ...activity at this time of year, residents should always take proper precautions during mosquito weather to protect themselves while outdoors from mosquito bites ...
    - Times-Mail (subscription),

    Fever, disease, dengue spread in wake of rainfall Oct 23, 2005
    ...of Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes (artificial containers, coconut shells, cans, used tyres, earthen pots, flower vases, etc), and to avoid mosquito bites use long ...
    - Independent-Bangladesh,

    India can emulate Sudan's malaria control programme: expert Nov 5, 2005
    EIR is the product of the number of mosquito bites per human unit and the proportion of mosquitoes with sporozoites (parasites injected from mosquito salivary ...
    - Hindu,

    Marion County man has West Nile virus Oct 26, 2005
    She was among 21 confirmed cases of the disease in Florida this year, health officials said. West Nile is most commonly spread through mosquito bites. ...
    - Orlando Sentinel,

    Jurors get first peek at carjacking, toddler kidnapping case Nov 2, 2005
    ...daughter's abandonment in the field. "She was covered in mosquito bites, and she was wet.". However, defense lawyer Campbell was ...
    - Durham Herald Sun,

    Michigan Deer Test Positive for EEE; Not CWD Oct 25, 2005
    Although far more likely to be exposed to EEE by mosquito bites, deer hunters, because of their possible contact with brain and spinal cord matter during ...
    - Buckmasters Online

    Mr. Utility Belt carries agony to the pumpkin patch Oct 29, 2005
    Translation: mosquitoes. This is how I think when searching for a microscopic camera in an intergalactic agricultural megasphere: “Mosquito bites! ...
    - Kansas City Star,

    Student diagnosed with West Nile Virus Nov 4, 2005
    Poly in early October. She says her body was covered in mosquito bites and she developed flu-like symptoms. "Around seven, that's ...
    - KSBY,

    Parish Council urges citizens to observe fire ban and safety ... Oct 27, 2005
    ..."We want to make the public aware that it is in the parish.". Nassauer urged citizens to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites when working outside. ...
    - Bogalusa Daily News,

    Benefit event for family raises awareness, money Nov 7, 2005
    There is no treatment, but it usually clears up in a week or so. It can be caused by various viruses, and carried by mosquito bites. ...
    - The Courier-Journal,

    Net gain in the malaria battle Nov 1, 2005
    ...insecticide treated bed nets. The $5 nets are a way of curtailing the disease transmitted through mosquito bites. The students plan ...
    - Redlands Daily Facts,

    Serious upward mobility Oct 30, 2005
    ...said. "Sometimes I'll be miserable and cold in a tent, with mosquito bites all over my body, feeling very far away from my family.". ...
    - Seattle Times,

    Marion County Man Has West Nile Virus Oct 27, 2005
    ...killing two. In 2003, there were 94 cases and six deaths. West Nile is most commonly spread through mosquito bites. Symptoms include ...
    - WFtv.com,

    EEE fears hit home in Dighton 03 Oct 2005
    ..."Before August or July, it's another situation," Andrews said. "But on the other hand, my family is avoiding mosquito bites.". So ...
    - Taunton Gazette

    Bobo: Protect yourself from mosquito bites Sep 16, 2005
    By Steve Bobo/ Special To The Mariner. Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is a mosquito-borne viral disease which, as the name suggests ...
    - Cohasset Mariner

    County issues warning on bites Oct 2, 2005
    Tips to avoid mosquito bites include limiting outdoors activities at night, wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants, and using insect repellant.
    - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

    Take precautions against mosquito bites Aug 31, 2005
    There is an EEE vaccine for horses, but not for people. The best way to protect yourself is to keep mosquitoes from biting you. ...
    - Ipswich Chronicle

    People alerted to EEE virus Oct 1, 2005
    ...wearing long sleeves and pants as well as applying a DEET-containing insect repellent are simple steps that can reduce the risk of mosquito bites," said Mills. ...
    - Waldo Village Soup

    No danger lurks outside my door Sep 29, 2005
    ...off. Mrs Tan said: 'My family has never had any mosquito bites from here, but sometimes they come back with bites from elsewhere.'.
    - Electric New Paper

    Badd Advice Sep 30, 2005
    ...elbow. I would like to avoid mosquito bites all together if possible, but it seems the little bug just likes to aggravate me. Just ...
    - Salem Times Commoner

    East Providence works to prevent West Nile Virus Sep 30, 2005
    EAST PROVIDENCE - Over the past several years, the West Nile Virus has been making headlines with its warnings about dead birds and avoiding mosquito bites. ...
    - Bristol Phoenix

    Second San Francisco West Nile Case Confirmed Sep 30, 2005
    ..."City residents need to stay vigilant about protecting themselves and their neighbors from mosquito bites by preventing mosquito breeding," San Francisco ...
    - CBS 5

    Hyperthermia puts heat on cancerous tissue Oct 1, 2005
    By Lauran Neergaard. WASHINGTON - The tumors looked like five large mosquito bites dotting Alison Williams' chest. The cancer that ...
    - Contra Costa Times

    EEE found at Roger Williams Park Sep 30, 2005
    PROVIDENCE -- State health officials are urging patrons of Roger Williams Park to take extra precautions from mosquito bites after an emu in the park's zoo ...
    - Providence Journal (subscription)

    Virus strikes again Sep 30, 2005
    Since it is transmitted through mosquito bites, people can protect themselves by eliminating standing water where mosquitoes breed, by wearing long sleeves and ...
    - Union Democrat

    Vet reports illnesses spread by mosquitoes Sep 29, 2005
    ...and West Nile. MDH officials continue to urge people to take precautions to reduce their exposure to mosquito bites. The following ...
    - Brookhaven Daily Leader

    6 horses in AV down with West Nile virus Sep 29, 2005
    ...paralysis. Neurological effects can be permanent. The best way to protect against the disease is to protect against mosquito bites. Source ...
    - Los Angeles Daily News

    Exeter mosquito tests positive for EEE Sep 27, 2005
    EXETER — State health officials are urging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites after recent positive test results for Eastern equine ...
    - Foster's Daily Democrat

    West Nile Virus Sep 29, 2005
    It’s more important than ever that county residents take precautionary measures to avoid getting mosquito bites and acquiring the virus.�. ...
    - Village News Network

    Schools protect against mosquitoes Sep 29, 2005
    In addition, officials have sent notices to parents outlining preventive measures which may be taken to guard against mosquito bites. ...
    - Holbrook Sun

    Crew error blamed in Iraq copter crash Sep 30, 2005
    Gary Erbeck, the county's environmental health director, said residents should continue to take precautionary measures to avoid getting mosquito bites. ...
    - San Diego Union Tribune

    Health officials urge continued caution as West Nile peaks Sep 29, 2005
    ..."As people spend more time outdoors, especially at dawn and dusk, there is a greater potential for mosquito bites," Health Services Director Susan Gerard said ...
    - Tucson Citizen

    Fire Ants, Kissing Bugs and Mosquitoes Sep 18, 2005
    Most people who get mosquito bites develop small, itchy skin reactions that last for a few hours or a few days. "Increased IgE antibody ...
    - allergies.about.com

    Pasco logs first case of West Nile virus Sep 26, 2005
    Even so, Yacht said, residents should take common-sense precautions to protect themselves against mosquito bites: "People need to be aware that mosquitoes are ...
    - St. Petersburg Times

    Arizonans urged to remain vigilant against West Nile Sep 29, 2005
    ...to 87 years. The best protection against mosquito bites is to eliminate standing water where mosquitoes can breed. You should also ...
    - KVOA.com

    West Nile in Arizona cresting Sep 30, 2005
    ..."As people spend more time outdoors, especially at dawn and dusk, there is a greater potential for mosquito bites," Susan Gerard, director of the health ...
    - AZ Central.com

    EEE virus is found in dead horse in Concord Sep 30, 2005
    Friday. Public Health Director Mike Moore released fliers around town warning residents to take precautions against mosquito bites. ...
    - Lowell Sun

    Human West Nile confirmed here Sep 26, 2005
    ..."September is the time to do your best to really protect yourself against mosquito bites, especially senior citizens," he continued. ...
    - Evening Times

    Emergency measures set on dengue fever Sep 28, 2005
    ...landscape. If a female mosquito bites a person already infected with dengue, it can pass the virus on to the next person it bites. ...
    - International Herald Tribune

    Paediatric dermataology Sep 29, 2005
    ...scratching. These sores can sometimes become infected with bacteria. Some children are hypersensitive to insect and mosquito bites. Usually ...
    - Indiatimes

    Towns take steps to curb mosquito-borne illnesses Sep 17, 2005
    School. Athletes in both huddles also were encouraged to don insect repellent and long sleeves to guard against mosquito bites. ...
    - Boston Globe

    More Mosquito Batches Test Positive For WNV Sep 18, 2005
    Residents should continue to take action to avoid mosquito bites while in their homes or when spending times outdoors,� said Dr. Lipsman. ...
    - Westchester.com

    DOH officials continue to emphasize the prevention of mosquito ... Sep 22, 2005
    ...“Mosquito-borne illnesses are preventable by taking a few simple steps to avoid mosquito bites,� said DOH Secretary John O. Agwunobi, MD, MBA, MPH “With ...
    - Branford News

    Father of EEE victim speaks Sep 18, 2005
    ...said. EEE is spread to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. When a mosquito bites an infected bird, it becomes infected. The ...
    - Portsmouth Herald News

    New mosquito capable of carrying West Nile found in Missouri Sep 26, 2005
    ...population. The mosquito also carries St. Louis encephalitis, which is the nation's most common virus caused by mosquito bites. It ...
    - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Prepare to battle those post-Katrina mosquitoes Sep 17, 2005
    If your children get bitten, watch the bites carefully for secondary infections. Of course, the major concern with mosquito bites is disease. ...
    - SunHerald.com

    Mosquito tests positive for West Nile in Providence Sep 28, 2005
    ...of mosquito abatement at the department, says the positive test is a strong reminder that people should protect themselves from mosquito bites by wearing bug ...
    - Eyewitness News

    Playing a game of keep away Sep 22, 2005
    Last week, Gov. Mitt Romney issued a public health alert about mosquito bites and the presence of related illnesses in the state. ...
    - MetroWest Daily News

    West Nile detected in dead crow Sep 27, 2005
    The agency said the findings are a reminder that Rhode Islanders should continue to protect themselves against mosquito bites and to prevent mosquito breeding ...
    - Providence Journal (subscription)

    Preventing West Nile is worth an extra $7.58 Sep 28, 2005
    Prevention. Residents are the first line of defense against West Nile; we all need to take precautions against mosquito bites. Mosquito ...
    - Modesto Bee

    Two more cases of West Nile in county Sep 25, 2005
    ...mosquitoes infected with the virus last weekend, though officials are quick to warn residents they should continue doing all they can to avoid mosquito bites. ...
    - Davis Enterprise

    Schools guard against dengue as field trips continue Sep 17, 2005
    The NParks has also advised park visitors to take the usual steps like spraying insect repellents to protect themselves against mosquito bites. - CNA/de.
    - Channel News Asia

    EEE infects Derry man Sep 28, 2005
    New Hampshire resident to become infected with Eastern equine encephalitis, the potentially deadly disease transmitted by mosquito bites, state health ...
    - The Union Leader

    West Nile found in 2 Tewksbury birds Sep 27, 2005
    ...we know is there is West Nile activity in the town of Tewksbury,� she said, adding that people should continue to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites. ...
    - Lowell Sun

    Concord horse tests positive for EEE Sep 28, 2005
    ...and spread by mosquitoes. If an infected mosquito bites a horse or human, the animal or person can develop EEE. Three to 10 days ...
    - MetroWest Daily News

    Officials: West Nile still threat Sep 27, 2005
    ..."Mississippians should continue practicing personal protective measures to reduce exposure to mosquito bites, including keeping environments mosquito-free ...
    - Brookhaven Daily Leader

    Environment now right for mosquitoes to breed Sep 29, 2005
    ...inches. Fry said West Nile virus, which can be spread by mosquito bites, was found in a dead bird last year in Greene County. But ...
    - News-Leader.com

    The dangers of West Nile virus have reached this area Sep 29, 2005
    ...stays there. When this mosquito bites another bird, the virus gets injected into the blood stream resulting in infection. Human ...
    - Casa Grande Valley Newspapers

    Poor sanitation, housing, fast travel explain rise of dengue fever Sep 27, 2005
    ...hundreds of thousands of people to makeshift homes and shelters, making them vulnerable to getting infected and to infecting others through mosquito bites. ...
    - TODAYonline

    Towns take steps to curb mosquito-borne illnesses Sep 18, 2005
    NORTH ANDOVER , Mass. (AP) -- Across the state, people are taking extra precautions against mosquito bites. With the state reporting ...
    - Eyewitness News

    Infected bird found on doorstep of Dover school Sep 28, 2005
    ...residents to use insect repellent containing DEET, Picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus when outside, especially at dusk and dawn to prevent mosquito bites. ...
    - Foster's Daily Democrat

    Virus worries foster caution Sep 18, 2005
    ...killed two since last month. ''How does it affect you? If [a mosquito] bites you, does it kill you? If the stinger's in, does it ...
    - Boston Globe

    Take extra precautions to avoid West Nile virus in Yakima County Sep 29, 2005
    Besides using repellent and clothing to avoid mosquito bites, bird hunters should practice the same precautions that the Department of Fish and Wildlife urges ...
    - TheNewsTribune.com (subscription)

    County gets second human West Nile case Sep 28, 2005
    ..."It's important for people to know that this disease is preventable by taking basic steps to avoid mosquito bites," Alvarez said. ...
    - Lompoc Record

    After Katrina take precautions to prevent the spread of mosquitoes ... Sep 5, 2005
    Replenish pet watering dishes daily. Residents of flooded areas should be particularly careful to reduce their exposure to mosquito bites. ...
    - I-Newswire.com (press release)

    Fields, players sprayed, to battle EEE Sep 23, 2005
    14 regarding the virus and shared state Department of Health and Human Services recommendations on how to keep safe against mosquito bites. ...
    - Exeter News-Letter

    Dengue: HDB 'water traps' to go Sep 19, 2005
    This is because if a female Aedes mosquito bites a dengue patient, the virus will be transmitted from the patient to the mosquito. ...
    - TODAYonline

    EEE risk may rise Sep 17, 2005
    ...the state since 2003. Gov. Mitt Romney warned residents to take precautions against mosquito bites. Recent rains are certain to ...
    - SouthCoastToday.com

    Bird tests positive in 1st EEE case Sep 23, 2005
    ..."In general, mosquito bites are something to be avoided whenever possible," said Mailhot. ... When a mosquito bites an infected bird, it becomes infected. ...
    - Rockingham News

    Montgomery Man Dies From West Nile Virus, First Victim In Two ... Sep 29, 2005
    Health officials say insect repellents containing the chemical picaridin or the oil of lemon eucalyptus offer long-lasting protection against mosquito bites.
    - NBC13.com

    Encephalitis toll reaches 1,000 Sep 29, 2005
    ...encephalities is only one week, the sources said. Pigs are the main carriers of encephalitis virus, which is transmitted to humans through mosquito bites. ...
    - Islamic Republic News Agency

    Woman diagnosed with West Nile Sep 28, 2005
    ...said. One of the deaths was in nearby Amador County. The virus is spread to humans and other animals through mosquito bites. Stolp ...
    - Union Democrat

    PORTSMOUTH striker Lomana LuaLua could be sidelined for six weeks ... Sep 28, 2005
    ...footballers travelling to at-risk countries have been urged to follow doctors' advice about immunisation against the disease caused by mosquito bites. ...
    - Glasgow Daily Record

    West Nile Virus Blamed In Madison Death Sep 26, 2005
    ...man. LN Van Dyke, 88 years old, died in hospice care. West Nile virus is contracted when an infected mosquito bites. Health officials ...
    - WISC

    Central Point woman had West Nile virus Sep 23, 2005
    ...about a week after the onset of the virus, is likely one of several people in the county who have contracted the disease from mosquito bites, county health ...
    - Mail Tribune

    Equine West Nile reported in Lincoln Sep 20, 2005
    National Department of Health and Human Services, the first step in the transmission cycle of West Nile virus (WNV) occurs when a mosquito bites an infected ...
    - Danville Advocate

    Studies: More Heat Aids Cancer Therapies Sep 26, 2005
    By LAURAN NEERGAARD. WASHINGTON -- The tumors looked like five large mosquito bites dotting Alison Williams' chest. The cancer that ...
    - Washington Post

    Studies: More Heat Aids Cancer Therapies Sep 26, 2005
    By LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer. The tumors looked like five large mosquito bites dotting Alison Williams' chest. The cancer ...
    - San Francisco Chronicle

    Studies: More Heat Aids Cancer Therapies Sep 26, 2005
    By LAURAN NEERGAARD. WASHINGTON Sep 26, 2005 — The tumors looked like five large mosquito bites dotting Alison Williams' chest. ...
    - ABC News

    Turning up the heat in cancer treatments Sep 26, 2005
    WASHINGTON - The tumors looked like five large mosquito bites dotting Alison Williams’ chest. The cancer that already had cost ...
    - MSNBC

    Heat may combat cancer Sep 27, 2005
    By LAURAN NEERGAARD. WASHINGTON - The tumors looked like five large mosquito bites dotting Alison Williams' chest. The cancer that ...
    - Miami Herald

    Health Officials Confirm First Tuolumne County Human West Nile ... Sep 27, 2005
    Officials recommend avoiding mosquito bites by using insect repellant, wearing long sleeves and pants and staying indoors at dawn and dusk.
    - MyMotherLode.com

    Studies: More Heat Aids Cancer Therapies Sep 26, 2005
    By LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer 34 minutes ago. WASHINGTON - The tumors looked like five large mosquito bites dotting Alison Williams‘ chest. ...
    - Leading The Charge

    XMen Scot Alan Cumming tells how he was bitten on road trip Sep 28, 2005
    ..."I guess I couldn't blame him. I got mosquito bites and was stung by a wasp the next day - it was good," he added sarcastically. ...
    - Glasgow Daily Record

    Rochester won't spray for Triple E Sep 28, 2005
    State health officials have been urging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites after recent positive test results for Triple E and West Nile virus ...
    - Laconia Citizen

    Man endures Katrina, dies after escaping to Vallejo Sep 27, 2005
    The center is also looking for West Nile virus, contracted through mosquito bites, though no cases have been reported so far, he said. ...
    - Vallejo Times-Herald

    EEE Update: Bird tests positive in Durham Sep 22, 2005
    Some of her friends, after sleeping outside one night, returned with several mosquito bites on their heads, and after seeing them worry about those bites ...
    - The New Hampshire

    West Nile Surges in Several State; Prevention Is Key Sep 8, 2005
    So far this year public health officials have reported more than 1,000 West Nile infections, which are caused by mosquito bites. ...
    - Newswise (press release)

    Nation-World digest Sep 27, 2005
    Chief Michael Biasotti. WASHINGTON — The tumors looked like five large mosquito bites dotting Alison Williams' chest. The cancer ...
    - Chicago Daily Southtown

    Major walks miles in lead-up to the Masters Sep 27, 2005
    ...so I would do the bare minimum of half an hour," Major said yesterday as he reflected on his battle with Ross River Fever, which is caused by mosquito bites. ...
    - Bendigo Advertiser

    Those in Beaumont to evacuees: Stay away Sep 28, 2005
    But after returning to their Port Neches home Sunday, the couple worried about Alexsis and 4-year-old Suzanne when mosquito bites became more prevalent than a ...
    - Beaumont Enterprise

    West Nile Virus Case Counts Rising in Several States; Illinois ... Sep 7, 2005
    ...weeks. So far this year public health officials have reported 732 West Nile infections, which are caused by mosquito bites. Most ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    First West Nile cases in Mass. since ’03 Sep 17, 2005
    ...state since 2003 as Gov. Mitt Romney warned residents to take precautions against mosquito bites. Romney issued a public health ...
    - Nashua Telegraph

    Researchers to Study Varied Effects of West Nile Sep 20, 2005
    ...its kind. A mosquito bites a bird infected with West Nile, then bites a human, passing the virus onto its next host. Infectious ...
    - KSL-TV

    Hartmann: Peak mosquito season is now Sep 9, 2005
    Avoid mosquito bites, get your free mosquito fish from the county agriculture department and buy “mosquito dumps,� Amador County Health Officer Dr. Robert ...
    - Amador Ledger-Dispatch

    Mosquito-Borne Epidemics Threaten Katrina Survivors Sep 14, 2005
    People in the area are sleeping with open doors and window fans, working outside on repair projects, making them highly vulnerable to mosquito bites. ...
    - Executive Intelligence Review (EIR)

    Some mosquito sprays "make false claims Sep 6, 2005
    ...no protection against malaria, consumer watchdogs warn in a new report.About 2,000 Brits a year return from holiday with malaria caused by mosquito bites and ...
    - Borsa-Italia.Net

    Towns take steps to curb mosquito-borne illnesses Sep 17, 2005
    EEE. Governor Mitt Romney issued a public health alert on Friday to warn residents to take precautions against mosquito bites. Public ...
    - Providence Eyewitness News

    Mosquito test finds West Nile in Bridgewater Sep 21, 2005
    Mitt Romney declared a public health alert and urged residents to take precautions against exposure to mosquito bites by emptying standing water, using ...
    - Brockton Enterprise

    Studies: More Heat Aids Cancer Therapies Sep 26, 2005
    By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer. September 26,2005 | WASHINGTON -- The tumors looked like five large mosquito bites dotting Alison Williams' chest. ...
    - Salon

    More insects test positive for virus; city spraying Sep 13, 2005
    To avoid mosquito bites, the health department suggests using a mosquito repellent that contains DEET, limiting outdoor activities after dark, and removing any ...
    - Providence Journal (subscription)




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