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Dengue fever, once confined to the tropics, now threatens the U.S.
NBC Universal via AOL· 3 days agoDengue is a viral fever spread through mosquito bites. It’s common in many tropical regions across...
Mosquito-spread Dengue virus reported in Alabama, Florida
WTVY Dothan· 3 days agoDengue fever, a blood-borne infection transmitted by mosquitos, has been reported in Alabama - as...
Louisiana health department shares tips on how to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses this summer
KTBS Shreveport· 1 day agoThe Louisiana Department of Health issued a statement on Thursday reminding the public to take...
Ingenious 'Guardian Toad' device helps control populations of disease-carrying mosquitoes — here's...
The Cool Down via Yahoo News· 1 day agoAlso, crucially, it requires limited resources to cheaply operate. Other recent outside-the-box...
Scientists optimistic about future of infectious disease control after successfully using...
The Cool Down via Yahoo News· 8 hours agoOther attempts are being made to reduce the spread of vector-borne diseases from blood-sucking...
Louisiana mosquito season is here. How to protect yourself, your home
WVLA Baton Rouge via Yahoo News· 2 days agoThe Louisiana Department of Health is encouraging residents to take action to protect themselves...
Researchers discover long-term impact of commonly contracted mosquito-borne disease: 'Can cause pain...
The Cool Down via Yahoo News· 1 day agoWhy is this concerning? Scientists are particularly concerned about mosquito-borne diseases like...
Rare Oropouche virus spotted in several cities for the first time, Cuba authorities say
Miami Herald via Yahoo News· 2 days agoThe virus is transmitted by a biting midge called Culicoides paraensis, which Durán said has yet to...
Scientific American
Scientific American· 14 hours agoThe mosquito-borne disease is spreading across the globe and has been linked to alarming birth defects and an autoimmune disease that can cause...
Here’s what to look for in mosquito repellents
NY Post via Yahoo News· 5 days agoAs it feeds, it injects saliva into your skin that can cause a reaction — a bump and itching. But the pests can also spread parasites like malaria and...
