Dengue
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Genetically-modified mosquitoes to be released in Florida Keys to fight diseasesThe 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.WorldAug 20, 2020
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Situation ‘very dire’ in Yemen as dengue fever cases escalate: Red CrossDengue fever is a painful, debilitating disease caused by viruses transmitted by mosquitoes that breed in stagnant water.HealthNov 25, 2019
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Mosquitoes are on the move due to climate change, and they could bring diseasesHumanity's most dangerous predator is the mosquito. Climate change is bringing new kinds of the bugs to Canada — possibly along with new diseases.HealthAug 25, 2019
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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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California set to unleash 20M infected mosquitoes into the air. Here’s whyThe California government is set to release 20 million infected mosquitoes into the air -- with the goal of saving lives.EnvironmentJul 26, 2017
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Women living in areas infected by Zika should delay pregnancy: WHOThe 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.HealthJun 10, 2016
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First case of Zika virus reported in SpainHealth 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.WorldMay 6, 2016
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Siblings with rare disease could hold key to stopping deadly virusesBecause of a rare disease, two siblings are severely disabled. Yet the condition that’s caused their sickness hands them immunity to fight off viruses.HealthApr 29, 2014
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