Africa battles to halt cholera cases as funding cuts hurt
Health-funding cuts are wreaking havoc on many African countries' ability to gain control of diseases such as cholera, according to the continent's main health-advisory body.
Jun 20, 2025
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Infections: News and Research on Arbovirus Infections
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West Nile virus detected in Massachusetts 'earlier' than normal
West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes for the first time this year in the Bay State, according to the Department of Public Health.
Jun 18, 2025
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Openly available geodata provides high-resolution maps for targeted mosquito control
To enhance existing strategies for controlling the Aedes aegypti mosquito, geoinformation scientist Dr. Steffen Knoblauch has created a high-resolution environmental suitability map for Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) that can help ...
Jun 6, 2025
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What to know about a cholera outbreak in Sudan that has killed over 170 people
A fast-spreading cholera outbreak has hit Sudan, killing 172 people, with more than 2,500 others becoming ill in the past week.
May 28, 2025
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Expert explains dengue fever
Dengue fever is a potentially life-threatening viral infection transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes.
May 19, 2025
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Dengue, chikungunya may soon be endemic in Europe, study says
The feverish diseases dengue and chikungunya could soon become endemic in Europe as the tiger mosquitoes that transmit these viruses spread farther north due to global warming, according to new research published Thursday.
May 15, 2025
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Why Southeast Asia must lead the fight against neglected tropical diseases
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a persistent public health threat, and tackling them is not just a moral obligation, but a smart investment.
May 8, 2025
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Mosquito season begins in South Florida: Is climate change making it worse?
As Miami-Dade marks the unofficial beginning of mosquito season with an event to help residents "Fight the Bite", the Herald spoke to the head of the Mosquito Control Division, Dr. John-Paul Mutebi, to answer readers' questions ...
May 8, 2025
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'Tis the season for ticks and mosquitoes—a medical entomologist talks about these pests and how to avoid them
As the weather warms and people begin to spend more time outside, ticks and mosquitoes will do the same. While these pests are annoying, even more than that, they can be a threat to our health.
May 5, 2025
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Sampling, lab capacity could be weak links in African swine fever outbreak
A new model looked at the numbers associated with detecting and containing a potential African swine fever virus (ASFV) outbreak in the U.S. and found that sampling and laboratory capacity are areas of concern—particularly ...
May 5, 2025
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