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.
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Nervous System Diseases: News and Research on Encephalitis, Arbovirus
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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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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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CDC: reveals 1,955 arboviral disease cases reported in 48 states, D.C., in 2024
A total of 1,955 arboviral disease cases were reported by 48 states and the District of Columbia in 2024, 92% of which were caused by West Nile virus (WNV), according to research published in the U.S. Centers for Disease ...
Aug 5, 2026
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Murray Valley encephalitis can be fatal. With no vaccine, here's how to stay safe
Health authorities in the Northern Territory have issued warnings for residents and visitors to avoid mosquito bites after two people from Alice Springs died from Murray Valley encephalitis.
May 30, 2026
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Are mosquito repellents safe to use? And do I really need them in Australia?
Summer's here and after a wet spring in many parts of Australia, mosquitoes are out in force. Insect repellent has become a routine requirement for time outdoors.
Dec 5, 2025
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A warm, wet spring means more mosquitoes. How to protect yourself from the diseases they spread
Mosquito bites are annoying. They can also have deadly consequences. So what diseases do mosquitoes in Australia carry?
Sep 2, 2025
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'Spatial emanators' offer yearlong malaria protection as WHO issues new recommendation supporting their use
A relatively new class of insecticide that can be disseminated on something the size of a sheet of paper offers protection for up to a year against mosquitoes that spread malaria, as well as dengue, West Nile, yellow fever, ...
Aug 27, 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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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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