Mosquito‑ & Vector‑Borne Disease

Dengue, malaria, Zika, chikungunya—prevention and situational awareness.

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beloitdailynews.com > no_meter > west-nile-virus-detected-in-human-in-rock-county > article_2b3db79e-63db-4058-a701-36cc45a5a655.html

West Nile Virus detected in human in Rock County

7+ hour, 31+ min ago   (446+ words) West Nile Virus is spread by the bite of a mosquito that has fed on an infected bird. JANESVILLE — The first case of West Nile Virus in a human in Rock County has been detected this season, and residents are…...


thedailystar.net > news > bangladesh > news > hospitals-told-add-beds-amid-dengue-surge-4291526

Hospitals told to add beds amid dengue surge

2+ hour, 1+ min ago   (682+ words) Health authorities have directed hospitals, particularly those in Dhaka, to increase bed capacity to cope with the growing number of dengue patients as the outbreak worsens. Authorities are also considering shifting some burn patients from Dhaka Medical College Hospital’s Burn…...


patch.com > california > longbeach-ca > long-beach-boy-13-loses-use-legs-after-contracting-west-nile-virus

Long Beach Boy, 13, Loses Use Of Legs After Contracting West Nile Virus

7+ hour, 10+ min ago   (537+ words) LONG BEACH, CA — A previously healthy 13-year-old Long Beach boy who loved playing soccer has lost the use of his legs after contracting West Nile virus and developing a rare neurological complication, according to his family. Joseph Vazquez is hospitalized…...


tampafp.com > mosquito-spraying-takes-to-the-skies-over-south-tampa-and-palm-river-overnight

Mosquito Spraying Takes To The Skies Over South Tampa And Palm River Overnight

9+ hour, 25+ min ago   (244+ words) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County Mosquito Management Services is taking to the air tonight to combat rising adult mosquito numbers across parts of South Tampa and Palm River. Crews will spray Dibrom insecticide from a helicopter flying 150 feet overhead between…...


romesentinel.com > entertainment-life > health-fitness-and-recreation > madison-county-resident-tests-positive-for-powassan-virus > article_348abc27-39b7-47f0-b4dc-7eff2b034f4e.html

Madison County resident tests positive for Powassan Virus

8+ hour, 48+ min ago   (309+ words) WAMPSVILLE — Public health officials in Madison County have announced that a resident has tested positive for Powassan virus, a relatively rare but potentially lethal tick-borne disease. “Although it’s getting cooler outside, ticks remain a threat any time temperatures are above…...


huntingtonnow.com > new-cases-of-west-nile-virus-infection-found-in-huntington-smithtown

New Cases of West Nile Virus Infection Found in Huntington, Smithtown

2+ hour, 52+ min ago   (331+ words) The news from Huntington, NY The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is reporting two additional human cases of West Nile virus, bringing the number of cases reported in the county this season to six. One of the newly reported…...


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Case of locally acquired dengue fever confirmed in Broward

6+ hour, 17+ min ago   (292+ words) Broward County Health Department and Mosquito Control officials on Monday issued an alert after confirming a human case of locally acquired dengue fever in the county. Dengue is a viral disease that is primarily spread to people through bites from…...