Dengue

• Warmer summers could mean Zika and dengue move into Canada, experts warn

  Zika virus and dengue fever are mostly found in tropical locations, but insect and health experts are warning climate change could bring them to Canada.

  Canada

  Sep 25, 2024
  
• Genetically-modified mosquitoes to be released in Florida Keys to fight diseases

  The plan approved this week by the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District calls for a pilot project in 2021 involving the striped-legged Aedes aegypti mosquito, which is not native to Florida.

  World

  Aug 20, 2020
  
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• Situation ‘very dire’ in Yemen as dengue fever cases escalate: Red Cross

  Dengue fever is a painful, debilitating disease caused by viruses transmitted by mosquitoes that breed in stagnant water.

  Health

  Nov 25, 2019
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• Mosquitoes are on the move due to climate change, and they could bring diseases

  Humanity's most dangerous predator is the mosquito. Climate change is bringing new kinds of the bugs to Canada — possibly along with new diseases.

  Health

  Aug 25, 2019
• Philippines declares dengue fever national epidemic after more than 600 deaths

  The Philippines recorded 146,062 cases of dengue from January through July 20 this year.

  Health

  Aug 7, 2019
• Dengue fever outbreaks are rising worldwide: What you should know

  Dengue fever is becoming more common, according to the World Health Organization. Fortunately, most cases of the disease are mild.

  Health

  Aug 7, 2019
• California set to unleash 20M infected mosquitoes into the air. Here’s why

  The California government is set to release 20 million infected mosquitoes into the air -- with the goal of saving lives.

  Environment

  Jul 26, 2017
• Women living in areas infected by Zika should delay pregnancy: WHO

  The World Health Organization says women who live in areas where Zika is spreading should consider delaying pregnancy, since there's no other sure way to avoid the virus' devastating birth defects.

  Health

  Jun 10, 2016
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• First case of Zika virus reported in Spain

  Health authorities say they've identified the first case in Spain of the birth defect microcephaly in the fetus of a pregnant woman infected with the Zika virus.

  World

  May 6, 2016