Dengue Fever Cut Down by 77% With Groundbreaking Bacteria-Armed Mosquitoes

Medicine & Technology Jun 10, 2021

Mosquitoes infected with a strain of Wolbachia, a virus-fighting bacteria, curbed dengue fever by around 77% in a trial in Yogyakarta City, Indonesia.

Why Is Florida Releasing Genetically Modified Mosquitoes? Experts Explain Why

Apr 17, 2021

The EPA approved Oxitec’s mosquitoes for release this spring. They said GM mosquitoes are successful in reducing disease spread.

After Coronavirus, New Cases of Dengue Fever Appear 24 Hours After Bubonic Plague in China

Jul 07, 2020

Chinese health officials have reported a case of dengue fever within 24 hours of confirming a case of the bubonic plague. As China now faces several outbreaks, the WHO is not concerned that the bubonic plague detected poses a high-risk threat.

Mosquitos Carrying Dengue, Zika, Yellow Fever Would Be More Prevalent by 2030, Study Warns

May 09, 2020

Mosquitos carrying diseases such as dengue, Zika virus, and yellow fever will become more common in many parts of the world as the changes in weather pattern and temperature continues.

Man from Madrid Contracted Dengue after Having Sex with Partner

Nov 12, 2019

Dengue is a fast-spreading disease most common in depressed areas and urban poor communities in tropical and subtropical countries.

Healthy Foods and Drinks to Help Patients Who are Recovering From Dengue Fever

Oct 28, 2019

Dengue fever is proven to be fatal if not treated immediatley. If you are recovering from dengue fever, it is best to seek natural and healthy remedies.

Dengue Outbreak in Nepal: About 8000 Patients Diagnosed

Oct 09, 2019

8000 patients have been diagnosed with dengue in Nepal in the last four months.

Dengue Cases Rise in Asian Countries

Jul 17, 2019

During this time of the year, most Asian countries are experiencing extremely high numbers of dengue cases because of the rainy season.

FDA Approves First Vaccine for Dengue Fever, But It Has Limitations

May 06, 2019

The live, attenuated vaccine is administered as three separate injections

Europe is At Risk of Dengue Fever

Apr 16, 2019

Scientists warn of the dangers from dengue in hotter and wetter climate

Zika Virus’ Rapid Spread Affected By Climate Change, Studies Show

Feb 17, 2017

Studies suggests that climate change can be a possible cause of the rapid spread of Zika Virus. What could be the principle and mechanism behind this research claim?

Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Saw An Increase In The US

Dec 29, 2015

A report shows that the number of dengue fever and Chikugunya cases in Washington has already doubled compared to last year.

Victoria Secret Bombshell: Not Only A Pefume But Also A Mosquito Repellant

Nov 15, 2015

A group of researchers from the New Mexico State University discovered that Victoria Secret's perfume tagged as Bombshell can be as effective as the diethyltoluamide (DEET), the most active ingredient found in mosquito busters.

Delhi's Dengue Outbreak, 1800 Now Affected

Sep 16, 2015

This is said to be the worst outbrreak in 5 years.

Forcing Mosquitos to Switch Sex May Eradicate Dengue Fever and Other Serious Pathogens

May 26, 2015

If the battle of the sexes was fought by mosquitoes, it would already be over. Researchers from Virginia Tech's Fralin Life Science Institute has discovered that male mosquitoes aren't relevant at all, at least in the realm of transmissible diseases.