virus responsible for dengue fever requires an intermediate vector‚ a mosquito‚ that carries the virus from one host to another. The mosquito that carries the arbovirus responsible for dengue fever is the same type of mosquito that can transmit other diseases‚ including yellow fever. This mosquito is called Aedes egypti. The most common victims are children younger than 10 years of age. Dengue fever can occur when a mosquito carrying the arbovirus bites a human‚ passing the virus on to the new
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did not know then what a diaper was all about. In 1981-82‚ when electrical equipment industry went through a bad patch Mohan had to sell his insulator business. It was at that time that he was looking for a safe anti-mosquito repeller to protect his little daughter from mosquito bites and sleepless nights. He finally located an effective repeller in the form of a paper mat under the brand name Vape in one of the shops in Mumbai. Although the shop-keeper did not show much interest in selling it
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Introduction When summertime comes around‚ bug spray is a necessity. Bug spray is especially important to ward off the blood sucking parasites called mosquitos. A mosquito bite does not hurt‚ but it cause an itchy sensation on the skin. However‚ in third world countries‚ like Africa‚ a mosquito bite could lead to a deadly disease. Malaria is a disease spread by mosquitos. An individual will start to experience high fevers and chills. If left untreated‚ the individual could die (Heyneman‚ 2014). Antimalarial
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tightness of chest‚ cramps‚ vomiting‚ diarrhea‚ blurred vision‚ headaches‚ dizziness‚ los of consciousness‚ and death. (http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov) Exposure The risk of spraying the Malathion for mosquito control in the center of the town at the low concentrations associated with mosquito spraying will be kept to a minimum by giving ample notice to the public and by spraying for the mosquitoes at dusk. The maximum amount of the active ingredient Malathion is 8 ounces to an acre‚ and the marsh
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Aeta By: Dominick Wee "Aeta‚" "Ayta‚" "Agta‚" "Atta (Ata)‚" "Ati‚" and "Ita"- these probably derive from the root word "it‚" which in various Philippine languages means "black" as inferred from the Tagalog term itim and the Visayan term itom. "Negrito" or "little black one" is a Spanish term coined from the word "negro." The Aeta are a mountain people who are dark skinned‚ short‚ small of frame‚ kinky haired‚ snub nosed‚ and with big black eyes. The Aeta have different names
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Comparison of Intel and AMD Processors Abstract In an age where technology is constantly evolving and the demand for performance is increasing‚ the central processing unit (CPU)‚ also known as the processor‚ is a main concern for many computer buyers. There are many considerations that take place when choosing a processor such as whether the computer will be used for storage or gaming‚ will the user be looking for performance in speed or graphics‚ and individual budget. Among all the different
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and found in cats worldwide. Nature’s pest‚ the mosquito‚ is the cause of Dirofilaria immitis. At least 70 species of mosquitoes can serve as intermediate hosts‚ of which the most common vectors are Aedes‚ Anopheles‚ and Culex (Woodhaven Labs). When taking a blood meal from microfilaremic host --like wolves‚ coyotes‚ foxes or dogs-- the adult female mosquito becomes infected with the microfilariae that becomes a larva within 10-14 days. The mosquito then deposits this parasite on the surface of the
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the example is the anti-mosquito aerosol Force magic‚ where the manufacturer states that the compound used in anti-mosquito aerosol derived from natural substances that are not harmful to humans. For competitors Force magic‚ such as Baygon and Hit‚ does not seem to use the same content with the Force magic. Some aerosols are using the contents injurious to consumers‚ but proved to be more powerful than the other content. There is even one of the brands of aerosol mosquito which was being pulled out
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is because they make that annoying buzz.. sound‚ that is so abnoxious that not even the twelve disciples would be able to stand it‚ they always fly as fast as a stealth bomber around you making it very hard to kill‚ and the challenge of killing a mosquito is so annoying that I get very angy‚ and irritated. It is like a bull looking at the color red. Also when they bite you‚ the area that was bitten get as swollen as a boil‚ and it is very itchy. I was drifting off to sleep while listening to the
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the argument that DDT was needed to quickly fix the problem of the mosquitos. Acting as if it was necessary to use without thinking of the long term effects.
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