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mosquito
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Novel drug nitisinone could help reduce malaria spread by killing mosquitoes
[ad_1] In the fight against malaria, controlling the mosquito population is crucial. Several methods are currently used to…
March 27, 2025
Are we prepared for the next outbreak?
[ad_1] With over 600 known human viruses and new ones emerging, experts highlight how climate change, globalization, and…
February 13, 2025
PAHO issues alert on rising risk of dengue outbreaks in the Americas
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Dengue, transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, has four serotypes: DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3, and DENV-4. Immunity…
February 12, 2025
Innovative biocontrol technique targets female insects to control mosquito-borne diseases
[ad_1] A genetic biocontrol method which reduces the lifespan of female insects could work as fast as pesticides…
January 8, 2025
Chikungunya’s health and economic impact likely underestimated
[ad_1] Modeling study offers the first global assessment of chikungunya’s health and economic burden, revealing previously underestimated impacts…
December 5, 2024
NH man recovering after contracting 3 mosquito-borne illnesses
[ad_1] KENSINGTON, N.H. (WCAX) – Things are looking up for a New Hampshire man diagnosed with three mosquito-borne…
October 23, 2024
Health alert: New York State reports 1st human case of EEE in nearly a decade
[ad_1] NEW YORK — New York State reported its first case of eastern equine encephalitis in nearly a…
September 22, 2024
Never heard of eastern equine encephalitis? Cases are ‘likely underreported’ – National
[ad_1] Cases of eastern equine encephalitis are rare in Canada. But after an Ottawa man died of the mosquito-borne…
September 19, 2024
Next Pandemic Could Hit in 10 Years, Virus Seen as Biggest Threat: Survey
[ad_1] The Abbott Pandemic Defense Coalition surveyed more than 100 experts in virology, epidemiology and infectious diseases around…
September 18, 2024
Mayor Mitchell discusses after-school activities amid rise in EEE, West Nile Virus
[ad_1] The city of New Bedford is now a high risk location for EEE and West Nile Virus.…
September 13, 2024