How Zika virus knocks out our immune defenses
Zika virus and dengue virus are very close relatives. Both are mosquito-borne flaviviruses, and both specialize in infecting ...
CDC Warns Of Deadly Dengue Fever Outbreak In The US: Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands On High Alert
The US is witnessing a surge in dengue fever cases, with the CDC issuing a high alert for Puerto Rico and the US Virgin ...
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Study reveals distinct infection strategies of Zika and dengue viruses
Zika virus and dengue virus are very close relatives. Both are mosquito-borne flaviviruses, and both specialize in infecting ...
Is Collier County the buggiest place in all of Florida? Find out in our mosquito report
The Collier Mosquito Control District is using sterile males to fight the overall population. It's one of the newer techniques for battling these biting bugs, and it doesn't add any type of ...
Chikungunya Fever: Causes, Symptoms, How It Spreads And More
Chikungunya fever is a viral illness transmitted by mosquitoes. The name translates to "bends you up" or "stooped walk" due ...
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CDC Warns of Deadly Dengue Fever Outbreak In US: High Alert Issued For Puerto Rico And US Virgin Islands - Virus Details
The United States may witness a sharp surge in dengue fever in the upcoming days, according to the CDC. The agency has issued ...
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Uruguay reports first autochthonous case of dengue
Uruguayan health authorities Monday confirmed the first autochthonous case of dengue this year. It was a patient in ...
Qld government to monitor Oxitec’s GM mozzies plan after community backlash
Queensland Environment Minister Andrew Powell has promised to monitor a biotech firm’s plan to release genetically modified ...
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CDC warns spring and summer travelers about rising dengue fever risk
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing a warning to travelers about the rising risk of dengue fever.
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Insect invasion: What to expect in your backyard this spring
As spring unfolds and temperatures rise, so does insect activity. While some insects like bees are beneficial, others, such as ticks and mosquitoes, are less welcome. And this year, experts predict we ...
CDC Issues Dengue Fever Warning: Know Symptoms And Ways To Lower Your Risk
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about the rise of dengue fever cases in the US ...