Florida confirms a death from dengue as the state struggles with one of its worst recent outbreaks
Florida is experiencing one of its worst surges of dengue fever in decades, and the toll now includes a death.
Sep 19, 2026
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Virus: Dengue Virus
Medical news and research articles
Dengue virus can infect immune cells meant to fight disease
Researchers at the University of Vermont's Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine and Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, have discovered that dengue virus can infect and replicate inside memory B cells, immune ...
Jul 27, 2026
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Dengue vaccine remains 80.5% effective against severe cases after five years
In a phase 3 clinical trial, the tetravalent dengue vaccine, developed by the Butantan Institute in São Paulo, Brazil, was 80.5% effective against severe dengue cases with warning signs over a five-year period. The results ...
Mar 11, 2026
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Single-dose dengue vaccine 'will help Amazon communities'
A world-first single-dose vaccine against the dengue virus, manufactured and approved for use in Brazil, will especially benefit populations in hard-to-reach regions of the country such as the Amazon, say disease specialists.
Dec 4, 2025
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Shifting disease dynamics: Dengue-transmitting mosquitoes spread from cities to villages in Amazon
The Aedes aegypti mosquito that transmits dengue virus has mostly been considered an urban mosquito, but a new study of rural communities in the Peruvian Amazon suggests that pattern appears to be shifting.
Aug 28, 2025
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Children's immune systems reveal new antibody targets for dengue vaccine development
In a new study, scientists have discovered more about how the body protects against dengue fever, one of the world's most common mosquito-borne illnesses, prompting hopes for more effective vaccines against the disease.
Genetic ancestry linked to risk of severe dengue
For the first time, the extreme variability in dengue fever has been linked to a biological mechanism, potentially opening doors to new treatments and vaccines for the most common mosquito-borne disease worldwide.
Jun 30, 2025
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Challenges, innovations and future directions in dengue vaccine development
Dengue fever, caused by a flavivirus named DENV, is a major global health challenge, risking almost half of the world's population. Since the early 20th century, the scientific community has faced multiple challenges in developing ...
Apr 30, 2025
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How Orange County plans to sterilize mosquitoes to limit spread of disease
Mosquito season has arrived in Southern California. That means more mosquitoes will be flying around looking for someone to bite.
Apr 17, 2025
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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 a host's dendritic cells.
Mar 25, 2025
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