Expert discusses mosquito-borne diseases and prevention measures
Rhode Island's least favorite summer guests have arrived: mosquitos, especially those carrying eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus.
Sep 23, 2024
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Nervous System Diseases: News and Research on Encephalitis, Viral
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Massachusetts reports another EEE case, raising risk levels: 'Mosquito season is not over'
Another EEE case has been reported in the Bay State, raising the risk levels in several communities as health officials remind people to keep using bug spray and reschedule outdoor evening events.
Sep 6, 2024
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Rare but deadly mosquito disease has New England hotspots warning against going out at night
A rare but deadly mosquito-spread disease is posing a serious threat in parts of New England, health officials warn, prompting the cancellation of some events and changes to sports schedules to avoid bites by infected bugs.
Sep 5, 2024
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Massachusetts health officials report second case of potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus
Massachusetts health officials on Thursday announced a second confirmed case of the mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis virus in the state.
Aug 30, 2024
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EEE, West Nile, malaria: Know the difference between these mosquito-borne diseases
The world's deadliest animal can be squashed flat with a quick slap: It's the mosquito.
Aug 27, 2024
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A rare but deadly mosquito virus infection has Massachusetts towns urging vigilance
A rare but deadly disease spread by mosquitoes has one town in Massachusetts closing its parks and fields each evening. Four other towns are urging people to avoid going outdoors at night.
Aug 25, 2024
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Research explains why virus causing cold sores does not spread to devastating brain infection
More than half of us are carriers of chronic herpesvirus infections.
Aug 5, 2024
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Model simulates risk of infection with West Nile virus in Germany
Biogeography researchers at the University of Bayreuth have developed the first model that simulates the spatial and temporal risk of West Nile virus infection in resident birds, migratory birds and humans in Germany. In ...
Jul 24, 2024
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Are you at risk for dengue? Are Miami mosquitoes a danger? Here are the warning signs
No one likes mosquito season. And some of these bloodsuckers can be more than just a nuisance. Mosquitoes can transmit disease.
Jul 3, 2024
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AI and math can help prepare for new infections in changing climate, new thesis shows
It is possible to forecast how different infectious diseases will spread across Europe in relation to global warming. Such a forecast is made by using artificial intelligence and mathematical modeling of changing travel patterns ...
May 30, 2024
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