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5 articles for “mosquito control measures”
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Knowledge and Practice of Rural Population Regarding Mosquito Control Measures: A Descriptive Study
Abstract: The research aimed to evaluate the understanding and implementation of mosquito control strategies among the rural inhabitants in specific wards of the Athirampuzha panchayath. The study aimed to achieve the following objectives: evaluate the understanding of mosquito control measures among the rural population, analyze the implementation of mosquito control measures by the rural population, and investigate potential correlations between the rural population's knowledge of mosquito control measures and various demographic …
Published in International Journal of Evidence Based Nursing And Practices · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Exploring Malaria Fever (Vishama Jwara) Through an Ayurvedic Lens: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Malaria fever, known as Vishama Jwara in Ayurveda, is a significant global health challenge caused by the Plasmodium species transmitted via Anopheles mosquitoes. While conventional medicine has advanced in diagnosing and treating malaria, exploring it through the Ayurvedic perspective offers valuable insights into its holistic understanding and management. Ayurveda describes Vishama Jwara as a fever with irregular patterns, aligning with the cyclical febrile episodes seen in malaria. This review delves …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 47–53 Read article
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Environmental and Sanitation Challenges and Their Role in Malaria Transmission: A Case Study of Duport Road Community, Paynesville City, Liberia
Abstract: Introduction: Environmental sanitation plays a crucial role in controlling malaria transmission, yet several factors continue to impede its effectiveness, particularly in communities with poor waste management and drainage systems. This study explores the factors that hinder proper environmental sanitation and their association with the spread of malaria among residents of Duport Road Community, Paynesville City, Liberia. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted, gathering data from 400 participants—both men and …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Seroprevalence and Immunity to Dengue Virus Among Women in Punjab: A Public Health Concern
Abstract: Dengue virus (DENV) infection continues to be a public health concern in Punjab, India, where women are at higher risk because of socioeconomic factors. This cross-sectional study sought to assess the DENV seroprevalence, their neutralizing antibody profiles, and the risk factors associated with DENV among a sample of 1,200 women (aged 18–50 years) in Punjab. Serum samples were processed by IgG/IgM ELISA, and plaque reduction neutralization tests (PRNT90) were done …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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Japanese Encephalitis and Dengue Fever Co-infection
Abstract: Dengue virus (DENV) and Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) are two significant pathogenic viruses that can cause severe encephalitis. Dengue and Japanese encephalitis are vector-borne illnesses.Arboviruses that are carried by mosquitoes are significant India's causes of death and morbidity The rainy season, when the vector population grows, is when both dengue and Japanese encephalitis transmissions peak. We still don't fully understand how the CNS is involved in dengue and Japanese encephalitis …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 14–18 Read article