Tag: Mosquito-borne Diseases
New Blood Donor Monitoring to Address Rising Risk of Tropical Infections
A new system has been introduced to monitor donated blood in response to concerns about the possibility of newly emerging viruses making their way...
Climate Change Increases Dengue Cases in US: Scientists Issue Warning
Climate change is causing a significant increase in dengue fever cases worldwide, according to a recent study. The study estimates that nearly 20% of...
European Holiday Hotspots at Risk of Dengue Fever, Warn UK Scientists
Scientists from the UK have issued a warning about the potential risk of dengue fever spreading to popular European holiday destinations. The disease, carried...
Understanding Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Transmission by Mosquitoes
Understanding Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Transmission by MosquitoesEastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is a rare but deadly mosquito-borne disease that has reemerged this summer, causing...
Protect Yourself from Rising West Nile Cases: Prevention Tips and Guidelines
West Nile virus is a serious mosquito-borne disease that can lead to severe illness and even death. The virus is present throughout the U.S.,...