Yellow Fever in Africa Pose Possible Epidemic; WHO Reveals Virus Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Disease Outbreak

Medicine & Technology Jan 05, 2023

The WHO encourages African citizens and neighboring countries to be vaccinated against yellow fever that is having an outbreak in the region. Read on to know more about this virus!

Aggressive Aedes Aegypti Mosquitoes Detected in a County in California: How Do These Insects Spread Germs?

Oct 25, 2022

Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which have the potential to transmit the Zika virus, chikungunya, and dengue, have been detected in Santa Clara County. Read the article to learn more of this story.

Ankle-Biter Mosquitoes Invading Southern California, Leaving Itchy Bite Marks on Their Victim's Skin

Oct 01, 2022

An invasive species of mosquitoes have made its way into Southern California, particularly in San Fernando Valley, Inland Empire, and Greater San Diego. Read the article to know more.

Mosquito Spit Molecule a Potential for Novel Vaccination Against Dengue, Yellow Fever, and Zika

Jun 09, 2022

Mosquito-borne diseases have long plagued the world but up until recently, experts were stunned as to why some mosquitoes carry viruses while others don't. Read on to find out more about a molecule in mosquito spit that increases the risks of virus infection.

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.

New Invasive Mosquito Species Carries Yellow Fever: Factors Affecting Spread in Florida

Mar 17, 2021

Researchers in Florida have detected a new invasive mosquito species. The discovery was identified as Aedes scapularis, and it carries yellow fever.

Mosquitos Carrying Dengue, Zika, Yellow Fever Would Be More Prevalent by 2030, Study Warns

May 09, 2020

Mosquitos carrying diseases such as dengue, Zika virus, and yellow fever will become more common in many parts of the world as the changes in weather pattern and temperature continues.

Crab Shells: The Best Way To Get Rid Of Malaria Virus

May 12, 2017

The recent study showed that crab shells mixed with silver particles can control the spread of mosquito-borne diseases

Yellow Fever: Disease Killed Thousand Yellow Monkeys In Brazil, Linked To 900 Human Cases

Mar 24, 2017

Brazilian forests are getting quieter as howler monkeys succumb to yellow fever. There are almost a thousand cases of human exposure to the disease as well.

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

May 26, 2015

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.

Scientists Develop New Insecticide to Fight Off Mosquitoes

Apr 02, 2015

New Tool in the Fight against Mosquitoes