Mosquito: bitten, a man dies 5 years later from a rare disease
A man has died five years after contracting eastern equine encephalitis following a bite from an infected mosquito. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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How to get rid of bedbugs?
The National Academy of Medicine provides instructions for getting rid of bedbugs from your home. THE ESSENTIAL To eliminate bedbugs ...
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The Itch Enigma: Mysterious Rash After a Day at the Beach
This story highlights the allergic reactions and skin irritations that can occur after exposure to certain sea creatures, such as ...
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Bedbugs: how to recognize a bite?
Bedbug bites leave characteristic marks on the skin: small red lesions. They cause itching and can lead to allergic reactions. ...
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Bedbugs: are these invaders a health hazard?
Bedbugs are an invasive scourge that is currently being talked about a lot. But where are they found? Are they ...
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Fire ants in Europe: what are the health risks?
Red ants, normally found in South America and whose stings are dangerous, have invaded Europe and are worrying specialists. THE ...
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Tiger mosquito: 4 tips to avoid the bite
The tiger mosquito can transmit several diseases, but there are several tips to limit the risk of being bitten. THE ...
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Fight against mosquitoes: an insecticide-free spray that prevents them from flying
Japanese researchers have created an alternative to mosquito repellent insecticides: a spray with a surfactant, a substance that wets insects ...
Read moreItching: Martine’s family in search of the mysterious jellyfish
Every weekend during the summer, Why Doctor offers you a series of medical stories based on clinical cases. This story ...
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Soon a vaccine without injection?
Scientists have developed a technique to transmit drugs through the skin. It could be used to inject vaccines without injections. ...
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Are our smartphones effective in repelling mosquitoes?
The use of smartphone apps claiming to repel mosquitoes by sound waves is becoming increasingly popular. What are they really ...
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Wasp sting: 6 signs to call the emergency room
The beautiful days are coming, with their outdoor life. But what if you get stung by a wasp, bee or ...
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Dengue fever: two indigenous cases detected in the Bouches-du-Rhône
In the town of Gardanne, a couple contracted dengue fever, a disease transmitted by mosquitoes during a bite, on national ...
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Tick-borne encephalitis: 71 people infected with this virus which is gaining ground in France
Public Health France draws up the first assessment since the compulsory declaration of cases of tick-borne encephalitis, generally caused by ...
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The tiger mosquito can now transmit two new viruses
The tiger mosquito is now able to transmit West Nile and Usutu viruses. THE ESSENTIAL The tiger mosquito is now ...
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Mosquito: a new solution developed to avoid bites
Researchers have developed a new product that would, by blocking body odor, reduce the risk of being bitten by mosquitoes. ...
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Mosquito bites: why do they itch so much?
As the summer holidays approach, mosquitoes are making a comeback, as are their bites. But why do they scratch so ...
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Tiger mosquito: how to recognize its bite?
The tiger mosquito, which is now installed in almost all of France, can transmit diseases such as dengue fever when ...
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Light pollution: this is why you are more and more bitten by mosquitoes
Urban light pollution can disrupt the winter dormancy period of mosquitoes, thus promoting bites and, by domino effect, the transmission ...
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Tiger mosquito: 6 mistakes that attract this dengue vector insect
Tiger mosquitoes have colonized France since 2017, several errors favor their proliferation. THE ESSENTIAL The tiger mosquito, an invasive species, ...
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Hornet sting: risks, what to do?
© ShutterstockSUMMARY :What is the Hornet?How to recognize a hornet sting?What are the symptoms ?What are the risks of a ...
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Asian hornet sting: how to recognize it and treat it?
© ShutterstockSUMMARY :What is the Asian Hornet?How to recognize an Asian hornet sting?What are the symptoms ?What are the risks ...
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Wasp sting: what to do, allergy, difference with bees
© ShutterstockSUMMARY :What does a wasp look like?How to recognize a wasp sting?What is the difference with a bee sting?What ...
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Bumblebee sting: symptoms, how to relieve it?
© ShutterstockSUMMARY :How to recognize a bumblebee?What does a bumblebee sting look like?What are the types of bumblebees?When and why ...
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Chigger sting: how to recognize it? What to do ?
© ShutterstockSUMMARY :What does the chigger look like?Definition: what is a chigger sting?How to recognize a chigger sting?What are the ...
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Bee sting: how to recognize it, symptoms, what to do?
© ShutterstockSUMMARY :What does the bee look like?How to recognize a bee sting?Bee or wasp sting: what are the differences?What ...
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Mosquito: why do I get bitten all the time?
Do you constantly get bitten by mosquitoes? Researchers explain that it would be due to the presence of fatty acids ...
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What to do in case of a hornet sting?
If the hornet does not attack without reason, its bite can have consequences on the human being. We explain how ...
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How to protect yourself from the tiger mosquito?
The tiger mosquito is present in several departments in France… To avoid bites, some advice should be applied. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Wasps, hornets… What do you risk when you are stung?
Wasp, hornet and bee stings can lead to violent reactions in the body, such as anaphylactic shock. THE ESSENTIAL Because ...
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