Florida's dengue outbreak is now the largest in the continental US in decades
Florida's current dengue outbreak appears to be the largest in several decades in the continental United States.
Oct 3, 2026
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Infections: News and Research on Arbovirus Infections
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Addressing mosquito-borne disease trends as climate change bites
Prevention measures, including vector control, vaccine deployment and cutting greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming, are critical to counter the growing burden of mosquito-borne diseases in a changing climate, ...
Oct 2, 2026
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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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Dengue‑carrying mosquitoes expand their reach into new territories—including Florida
The Tampa Bay Times reported the death of an older woman on Sept. 8, 2026. Her family says local doctors attributed her death to dengue fever, although the Florida Department of Health has not yet confirmed it.
Sep 15, 2026
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Most Americans know how to control mosquitoes, but many are unsure how to use insect repellent
More than 8 in 10 U.S. adults know that preventing mosquito bites and controlling mosquitoes in and around the home is the best defense against mosquito-borne diseases such as West Nile virus and dengue fever, but far fewer ...
Sep 10, 2026
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Netherlands reports West Nile virus death
Dutch authorities said Wednesday that a patient had died from West Nile virus, which has seen a growing number of cases in Europe this year.
Aug 26, 2026
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Study suggests new antibody therapy for tick-borne disease
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) is a dangerous virus spread by ticks. It transmits Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), a serious disease that has been spreading into new regions worldwide. Capable of killing ...
Aug 22, 2026
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Scientists highlight essential role of mosquito control to tackle increase in mosquito-borne diseases in Europe
Mosquito control is crucial to addressing the increase in mosquito-borne diseases in Europe such as dengue, chikungunya virus disease and West Nile virus infection, according to EU scientists from the European Center for ...
Aug 21, 2026
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A single application of anti-mosquito coating reduces the long-term risk of dengue
A single application to water containers can significantly reduce yellow fever mosquito (Aedes aegypti) populations—and thus the spread of dengue fever—for many months. Researchers from the Faculty of Medicine at the University ...
Aug 20, 2026
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Tips for avoiding potentially serious mosquito-borne illnesses
West Nile virus is the most common mosquito-borne disease in the United States—and this summer, cases are rising unusually early. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the country has recorded ...
Aug 7, 2026
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