Deaf mosquitoes can't have sex, so scientists see it as a way to combat dengue

Few states in India are grappling with the spread of two viruses Nipah and Zika. The Nipah virus has already claimed one life this week. Meanwhile the Zika virus is spreading in Pune in Maharashtra and case numbers have risen. So how and from where do these viruses originate? What are the authorities doing to prevent the spread and what can we do to protect ourselves? Here's a detailed report!

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The total number of non-travel- related cases in the state has now reached 46

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A health agency said that pregnant women who live in or travelled to the affected area after June 15 would be tested for Zika

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