Bites & Stings Health News Page 8

U.S. health officials say valuable lessons were learned during battles against other mosquito-borne viruses

Researchers find a strong resistance to the most widely used pesticide group

Only 200 cases have been reported since 1839, research reveals

122 cases of the extremely painful, but rarely fatal, disease have been reported since mid-September

Shortage and cost of antivenom, need for training are issues in nations where bites are common, researcher says

Cases aren't increasing, but persistent, infectious-disease expert says 

Here's how to protect yourself from blood-sucking parasites that may be sharing your hotel suite

About 329,000 cases actually occur each year

West Africans were avoiding clinics for fear of catching the deadly virus, study finds

Overwhelmed systems caused deadly disruptions in health care, experts say

Study found DNA-linked body odor attracts or repels biting insects

Researchers identify lethal strain of La Crosse virus in Tennessee patient

The mammals are immune to snakes' poisons, pointing to better antidotes for people

'Rat-bite fever' also sickened 16 others in 2000-2012 in San Diego County alone, report noted

Technology could save many lives in countries where venomous snakes are common