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Insects

Dr Mark Porter finds out about how to avoid and treat diseases caused by insects. Some insects only leave itchy bites on the skin but others transmit serious diseases.

Dr Mark Porter finds out about how to avoid and treat diseases caused by insects. Some insects only leave itchy bites on the skin but others transmit serious diseases. Ticks in the UK can cause Lyme disease, with symptoms such as tiredness and pains, mites are responsible for scabies, and tropical areas pose a threat with malaria-transmitting mosquitoes.

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30 minutes

Last on

Wed 21 Jan 2009 16:30

Broadcasts

  • Tue 20 Jan 2009 21:00
  • Wed 21 Jan 2009 16:30