Dengue Fever
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Dengue fever is on the rise in Europe. Should Canadian travellers worry?The European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention pointed to the Asian tiger mosquito, setting up shop in at least 13 European countries, as the likely cause of the spread.CanadaJun 13
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Planning a winter escape? Experts caution rise of dengue fever in warm climatesThe virus spread through mosquitos, and while it’s often not serious, doctors say cases are increasing around the world, especially in the southern U.S.HealthJan 9
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Fighting disease: How are genetically engineered mosquitoes regulated?Laws regulating genetically engineered species, including mosquitoes, aren’t consistent between countries, and experts say there’s a growing need to fix that.CanadaJul 8, 2021
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Philippines declares dengue fever national epidemic after more than 600 deathsThe Philippines recorded 146,062 cases of dengue from January through July 20 this year.HealthAug 7, 2019
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Dengue fever outbreaks are rising worldwide: What you should knowDengue fever is becoming more common, according to the World Health Organization. Fortunately, most cases of the disease are mild.HealthAug 7, 2019
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Worst-ever dengue outbreak in Bangladesh; nearly 10,000 cases in July aloneIn Dhaka, the epicenter of the outbreak, panic has spread as officials struggle to contain the mosquito-borne virus.WorldJul 31, 2019
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How science could wipe out disease-carrying mosquitoes and save livesScientists are developing a “hugely powerful” genetic tool to wipe out disease-carrying mosquitoes, but it’s unclear whether saving millions of lives will be worth the risk.ScienceJul 15, 2018
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University of Alberta scientists working on compound that could prevent Zika, RSVAn experiment at the University of Alberta's Department of Chemistry could lead to a pill to treat deadly viruses, such as the respiratory syncytial virus.ScienceJul 14, 2018
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Vietnam battles dengue outbreaks with 42 per cent more casesHanoi and the southern commercial hub of Ho Chi Minh City are the hardest hit.WorldAug 18, 2017
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Hawaii Island declares state of emergency over dengue fever outbreakThe mayor of Hawaii Island, commonly referred to as the Big Island, has declared a state of emergency after more than 250 confirmed cases of dengue fever on the island since late October.HealthFeb 8, 2016
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