West Nile virus: What you need to know
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have confirmed reports of West Nile virus in 10 states. The bite of an infected mosquito most commonly spreads the virus.
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What to know about malaria after the first local case in Texas in 30 years
Texas's first locally acquired case of malaria in 30 years was recently reported by health officials. The patient was diagnosed with the disease after working outdoors in South Texas's Cameron County, the Texas Department ...
Jul 3, 2023
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Mosquito populations boom after rains: Tips on ways to prevent, control and repel
Recent rains throughout the state of Texas have created an ideal environment for mosquitoes to breed in, and many areas of the state have been experiencing a particularly strong mosquito presence.
Jun 29, 2023
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In Mexican jungle, scientists prepare for future pandemics
As night fell in Mexico's Yucatan jungle, veterinarian Omar Garcia extracted blood and fluids from a bat as part of an investigation aimed at preventing the next potential pandemic.
Apr 7, 2023
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La Crosse virus is the second-most common mosquito-borne virus in the US and can cause severe neurological damage
For the Laudick family of Greensburg, Indiana, life forever changed on Aug. 5, 2013. That was the day four-year-old Leah Laudick told her mom, Shelly, that she had a bad headache.
Oct 24, 2022
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Recent arrival of the mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis virus in eastern Australia
Mosquitoes are a problem every summer. But the recent arrival of the mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis virus in eastern Australia brings more significant concerns.
Oct 7, 2022
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Study shows flies, roaches not likely to spread COVID-19
Insects like biting flies and cockroaches are not likely to spread the agent of COVID-19 to humans, according to a recently published article by Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists.
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