West Nile sickens two more in Chatham

By Mary Landers Two Chatham County women are among the latest local cases of West Nile virus in a season that has seen abundant activity in the mosquito-spread illness. Dr. Richard Roth, senior partner at Savannah Infectious Diseases, ... West Nile sickens two more in Chatham

County to spray for mosquitoes today

MOUNT HOLLY — Mosquito traps strategically placed throughout Burlington County have turned up positive samples of West Nile virus in Chesterfield, Palmyra and Washington, according to the Burlington County Mosquito Division. The division plans to ... County to spray for mosquitoes today

Child dengue fever cases 'on the rise'

Preventative measures are a critical element in the fight to eradicate the disease, said Dr Minnis, as fogging exercises by the Department of Environmental Health have no affect on mosquito breeding grounds. "Even after fogging," he said, ... Child dengue fever cases 'on the rise'

Forest Service OKs drilling at Idaho mine

Mosquito Consolidated Gold Mines says there's the potential for six billion tons of metals containing molybdenum, copper, silver and tungsten at the site on the Boise National Forest. But it's doing more exploration to further map the resources - and ... Forest Service OKs drilling at Idaho mine

Lebanon County may have human west nile case

Officials will be conducting follow-up mosquito sampling to determine more about the virus presence in the county. Officials want to remind you to take reasonable precautions to reduce the risk for West Nile Virus. -Use of repellants when outside in ... Lebanon County may have human west nile case

Fish Finder

Good prospects are found at Mosquito, Alpine, Spicer, Caples, Silver, Pinecrest and Blue lakes, which should be very popular destinations for the long Labor Day weekend. The forks of the Stanislaus River, especially the North Fork on Forest Road 701N ... Fish Finder

Stanford/UCSF scientists invent new way to disarm malaria parasite

It is transferred to humans via a mosquito bite, during which one-celled parasites of the genus Plasmodium are injected into the bloodstream. The resulting infection causes some 1 million deaths annually, largely among children under the age of 5. ... Stanford/UCSF scientists invent new way to disarm malaria parasite