Tags: Dengue fever

Dengue Outbreak in Nepal: About 8000 Patients Diagnosed

MEDICINE & HEALTH 10.09.2019 07:04 AM

8000 patients have been diagnosed with dengue in Nepal in the last four months. Climate change is affecting the world in various alarming ways. And the spread of dengue fever is one of them.

Dengue Cases Rise in Asian Countries

07.17.2019 09:58 AM

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

05.06.2019 23:16 PM

The live, attenuated vaccine is administered as three separate injections Dengue is a viral disease that is mosquito-borne, and it is transmitted by female mosquitoes.

Europe is At Risk of Dengue Fever

04.16.2019 20:11 PM

Scientists warn of the dangers from dengue in hotter and wetter climate The diseases that are insect-borne such as leishmaniasis, encephalitis and dengue fever are on the rise and now feared to have spread into many areas of Europe, in a recent study has found.

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

02.17.2017 15:42 PM

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

12.29.2015 04:52 AM

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

11.15.2015 18:42 PM

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

09.16.2015 18:43 PM

This is said to be the worst outbrreak in 5 years. New Delhi, India, is now facing the worst Dengue Outbreak it had in five years. There is a total number of 1800 cases and the death toll is still rising.

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

05.26.2015 14:28 PM

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.

Disease Now Poses Greatest Threat to Earthquake Victims in Nepal

05.04.2015 13:38 PM

The loss of life to the earthquake stricken areas of Nepal has been catastrophic, but now survivors are facing a new threat that could pose an even greater risk that the quake and its aftershocks - disease.

Scientists Develop New Insecticide to Fight Off Mosquitoes

04.02.2015 15:13 PM

New Tool in the Fight against Mosquitoes Most people care about animals, some are even vegetarians or vegans, but not many people care about insects. Still, no insectgets so much active hate as the mosquito.

Genome Editing Now Fighting Mosquitoes, Killing Bacteria, and Improving Pigs

03.27.2015 16:23 PM

Genome Editing: Fighting Mosquitoes, Killing Bacteria, and Improving Pigs Earlier in the week we covered a breakthrough in scientists' ability to create transgenic mice for medical and other biological research.

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