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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...
Human case of dengue fever confirmed in Harris County
ABC13 Houston· 1 day agoIf you've spent time outside over the last couple of months, you know that mosquitos are out, too....
Mosquito-spread Dengue virus reported in Alabama, Florida
WTVY Dothan· 2 days agoDengue fever, a blood-borne infection transmitted by mosquitos, has been reported in Alabama - as...
Alabama sees first case of rare blood-borne mosquito virus, also seen in Florida
WDHN Dothan via Yahoo News· 2 days agoDOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — The mosquito-spread virus, Dengue, has already been reported in the nation for...
Dengue cases in Americas surpass last year's record high, WHO says
Reuters· 1 day agoDengue cases have substantially increased in the Americas this year, the World Health Organization...
Researchers discover long-term impact of commonly contracted mosquito-borne disease: 'Can cause pain...
The Cool Down via Yahoo News· 14 hours agoWhy is this concerning? Scientists are particularly concerned about mosquito-borne diseases like...
Louisiana health department shares tips on how to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses this summer
WBRZ 2 Baton Rouge· 10 hours agoThe Louisiana Department of Health issued a statement on Thursday reminding the public to take precautions against mosquito bites that can expose people to West Nile virus and dengue ...
Rare Oropouche virus spotted in several cities for the first time, Cuba authorities say
Miami Herald via Yahoo News· 22 hours agoThe symptoms could be mistaken for dengue fever, another viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes...
Ingenious 'Guardian Toad' device helps control populations of disease-carrying mosquitoes — here's...
The Cool Down via Yahoo News· 15 hours agoVector borne diseases — including diseases spread by insects — are on the rise in many parts of the...
EU watchdog green lights first vaccine against Chikungunya
Medical Xpress· 2 hours agoChikungunya, also called CHIK fever, is an illness similar to Dengue or Zika, and causes high fever...