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There's another tropical disease that could make the Zika outbreak even worse
Scientists studying the Zika outbreak in Brazil say previous exposure to dengue, another mosquito-borne virus, may exacerbate the potency of infection.
How Canadian Scientists Plan to Fight Zika With Old Tires and Milk
A low cost, environmentally friendly trap will help curb the spread of mosquitoes.
When Zika Hits the US, Poorest Areas Will be Hardest Hit
More than 300 officials gathered at CDC headquarters to prepare.
A Promising Dengue Vaccine Was 100% Effective in Early Trials
Though the trial used a small sample size, the results were encouraging and have spurred a wider, clinical trial.
The Mosquito That Started Today's Zika Outbreak in Brazil Was Killed Off 50 Years Ago
Brazil’s government has declared “war” on the Aedes aegypti mosquito but conditions have changed since the country eliminated the insect in 1958, when it was spreading yellow fever.
Here's Why It's a Very Bad Idea to Wipe Mosquitoes Off the Face of the Earth
For humans, it's likely the most lethal animal in the world, spreading malaria, Zika, dengue, and other fatal diseases, but killing off all the world's species of mosquitoes would likely have far reaching consequences.
Venezuelans Are Almost Defenseless in the Face of Zika
The mosquito-borne virus appears to be spreading rapidly through Venezuela where chronic shortages of medication, repellent, and contraception, are making people particularly vulnerable to its potential risks.
Budget Cuts Made Hawaii a Breeding Ground for Dengue
Dengue has been plaguing Hawaii. And now experts say that the archipelago's limited capacity to manage its mosquito population, thanks to austerity cuts a few years ago, set the stage for this outbreak.
Brazil Steps Up Its War Against Zika
President Dilma Rousseff has given health inspectors special powers to forcibly enter empty properties in order to seek out mosquito infestations.
Mexico Becomes the First Country to Greenlight a Vaccine for Dengue Fever
The mosquito-borne virus infects an estimated 400 million people a year concentrated in Asia, Africa and Latin America, with around 12,500 cases ending in the death of the patient.
Are Mosquitoes Behind an Increase in Brazilian Babies Born with Abnormally Small Heads?
Brazilian health authorities are urgently investigating whether a mosquito-born disease arrived in the country this year has caused a huge spike in babies born with microcephaly.
Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Will Guard the World Cup Against Dengue
The future of public health is here at last, and it’s just in time for the world's biggest sporting event.