Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Thirsty mosquitoes may bite more in droughts
(HealthDay)—Your blood mght be a thirst quencher for mosquitoes during a drought.
May 29, 2018
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Mosquito species may be key to transmitting EEE virus in southeast US
The mosquito species Culex erraticus may play a more significant role in transmitting the Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) in the southeastern United States than Culiseta melanura, the species most commonly associated ...
Apr 6, 2016
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Explainer: Where did Zika virus come from and why is it a problem in Brazil?
From October 2015 to January 2016, there were almost 4,000 cases of babies born with microcephaly in Brazil. Before then, there were just 150 cases per year.
Jan 28, 2016
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Virus changes its stripes: Outbreak in Panama brought Latin America's first human cases of eastern equine encephalitis
In the summer of 2010, the eastern Panamanian province of Darien experienced a phenomenon that had never been seen before in Latin America: a human outbreak of eastern equine encephalitis.
Aug 21, 2013
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Research reveals how antibodies neutralize mosquito-borne virus
Researchers have learned the precise structure of the mosquito-transmitted chikungunya virus pathogen while it is bound to antibodies, showing how the infection is likely neutralized.
Apr 2, 2013
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Experts warn of mosquito-borne brain infection in Florida
(HealthDay)—There is an increased risk for a mosquito-borne virus that causes brain infection and swelling, Florida health officials warn.
Jul 30, 2019
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As Venezuela's public health system collapses, mosquito-borne viruses re-emerge
The ability to predict which virus will cause the next epidemic is a science, an art and a gamble. We have learned through our work in Venezuela that it's always a good idea to pay attention to the cryptic viruses.
Jun 18, 2018
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New vaccine strategy identified for explosive emerging diseases
A 'designer' manganese-peptide antioxidant of the world's toughest bacterium, combined with radiation, have shown to be successful in the development of a vaccine to counter Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis Virus (VEEV), a ...
May 31, 2017
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