Southern China hit by outbreak of mosquito-borne infection chikungunya
China is experiencing an outbreak of chikungunya, a mosquito-borne infection, with thousands of cases reported in the south.
Jul 25, 2025
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Infections: News and Research on Vector Borne Diseases
MeSH tree: C01.920
Study reveals new protein targets in deadly tick-borne bacterium for future treatments
Mizzou scientist discovers how a deadly bacterium spread by the lone star tick survives, bringing hope for new treatments.
Jul 24, 2025
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Study finds ivermectin lowers malaria infection rates when added to existing control methods
Ivermectin administered to the whole population significantly reduces malaria transmission, offering new hope in the fight against the disease.
Jul 23, 2025
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WHO sounds alarm on risk of chikungunya epidemic
The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday a major chikungunya virus epidemic risks sweeping around the globe, calling for urgent action to prevent it.
Jul 22, 2025
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Urban design and socioeconomic factors influence dengue hotspots in Medellín
A new study led by researchers from the University of Eastern Finland and a team of international collaborators shows that dengue outbreaks in Medellín, Colombia, are strongly linked to patterns of urban development and ...
Jul 17, 2025
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Malaria prevention drug still protects babies, even when malaria parasites are drug-resistant
A major international study led by Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) has confirmed that the drug used to prevent malaria in pregnancy continues to protect babies' health, despite malaria parasites developing high ...
Jul 17, 2025
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Funding for lifesaving global health programs forecast to reach 15-year low
After 30 years of health improvements around the world, funding cuts to global health could put lifesaving health care at risk between now and 2030, according to the latest annual report, Financing Global Health (FGH), released ...
Jul 16, 2025
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Horseflies and wasps and jellyfish: How to stay safe from stings and bites this summer
Despite the glorious arrival of summer, there's definitely a sting in the season's tail—quite literally. Even in the UK, it's not just sunburn we need to watch out for. From nettles to jellyfish, summer brings a full cast ...
Jul 14, 2025
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New insights into malaria: Proteins in the blood can reveal the severity of the disease
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have identified over 250 proteins that are strongly affected by malaria, which could help predict the severity of the disease and thus enable faster treatment for the most critical patients.
Jul 14, 2025
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Emergency vaccines slash deaths by 60%: Study
Emergency vaccination during outbreaks of diseases like cholera, Ebola and measles have over the past quarter-century reduced deaths from such illnesses by nearly 60%, according to a new study.
Jul 13, 2025
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