Amphibian Die-Off in Central America Allowed Mosquito Populations to Multiply, Spiking Malaria Cases

Medicine & Technology Sep 22, 2022

A new study links the amphibian die-off in Costa Rica and Panama with the spike in malaria cases in Central America, demonstrating their importance to biodiversity and human health. Read the article to learn more.

South Carolina Records First West Nile Virus-Related Death This Year, Health Department Confirms

Sep 12, 2022

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirms 11 human cases of West Nile virus, along with 5 birds and 38 mosquito samples so far this year. Read the article to know more.

West Nile Virus Detected in Record Number of Mosquitoes in NYC, 2 Human Cases Reported

Aug 16, 2022

West Nile virus has been detected in a record number of mosquitoes and two human cases are reported — one in Brooklyn and another one in Queens. Read the article to learn more about this story.

Mosquitoes Can Smell If a Person Has Dengue or Zika Virus, Research Suggests

Jul 01, 2022

A study shows mosquitoes can determine if a person has a virus like dengue or Zika through smell. Read and learn more about how this can be possible.

Vaccines Show Promising Efficacy Against Rare Mosquito-Borne Viruses [CLINICAL TRIAL]

May 13, 2022

Experts from NIH saw promising results from Phase 1 clinical trials of vaccines against a set of mosquito-borne viruses. Read more about the encephalitis vaccine and how the rare disease works.

Genetically Modified Male Mosquitoes Released in California, Florida to Curb Its Local Population

Mar 10, 2022

British biotech firm, Oxitec, has recently secured EPA approval to release more than 2 million genetically modified male mosquitoes in Florida and California. Read on to find out how the mosquitoes are set to reduce the local mosquito population.

Mosquito-Borne Viruses Like CHIKV, RRV May Cause Other Severe Diseases Like Fever, Rheumatoid Arthritis, More

Mar 09, 2022

Mosquito-borne viruses may cause one to develop other severe diseases like muscle pain, fever, and arthritis. Find out how these diseases are associated.

Is Killing All Mosquitoes Solution to Prevent Global Health Risks?

Feb 28, 2022

Many mosquitoes carry hosts of severe diseases that infect a large number of populations around the world. Find our what experts say about eliminating the entire species of mosquitoes.

Mosquitoes Use Color to Find Hosts Resulting in Diseases Including Dengue Fever

Feb 05, 2022

A new study led by the University of Washington researchers recently showed that common species of mosquitoes, following the detection of telltale gas humans breathe out, are flying towards specific colors.

Mosquito That Can Carry Zika Virus, Dengue Detected Near Sacramento Park

Oct 14, 2021

A notice from district officials in Sacramento said that mosquito species that potentially carry serious illnesses including Zika virus and dengue fever, among others, have been discovered in south Sacramento.

Dengue Fever: New Study Reveals Discovery of the First-Ever Treatment for the Virus

Oct 07, 2021

A new study recently revealed it may have finally discovered a new therapeutics, the first-ever in the field of medicine, for dengue fever.

Eco-Friendly Mosquito Control Approach: Scientists Develop Technology to Tackle Present, Future Dengue Outbreak

Oct 06, 2021

Australian scientists recently showed how bacteria can sterilize and eliminate mosquitoes that carry diseases-the same mosquitoes responsible for the transmission of yellow fever, Zika, and dengue.

Mosquitoes That Feed On Sugar Developed Immunity to Viral Infections, Potentially Preventing Spread of Arboviruse

Sep 06, 2021

Mosquitoes are carriers of arbovirus that cause dengue fever, Zika, and chikungunya. But scientists have found a way to prevent the transmission of these viruses by feeding mosquitoes with sugar.

Mosquitoes Bite, Suck Blood That Can Kill People; New Death From Rare Mosquito-Borne Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Reported

Aug 04, 2021

Mosquitoes have once again proven they are not just bloodsuckers, but they are killers too after a new death from the Triple E virus was reported in Georgia.

Mosquitoes as Disgusting Insects: 5 Facts That Make Them Undeniably Irritating

Jul 28, 2021

Mosquitoes are tiny insects but they can have a huge impact on the health of humans. Their effect can even be fatal and it’s even worldwide.