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Singapore: Mosquitos infected with the bacterium Wolbachia to reduce dengue could be highly cost-effective

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By NewsDesk  @bactiman63 New research suggests that dengue—a viral infection spread by mosquitos—could be suppressed in Singapore in a highly cost-effective manner through the release of mosquitos...

Penn State research suggest that global warming could limit the spread of dengue fever

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By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews Infection with dengue virus makes mosquitoes more sensitive to warmer temperatures, according to new research led by Penn State researchers. The team also found that...

Dengue fever ‘hot spots’ can provide a predictive map for future outbreaks of Zika and chikungunya

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Data from nine cities in Mexico confirms that identifying dengue fever “hot spots” can provide a predictive map for future outbreaks of Zika and chikungunya. All three of these viral diseases are spread...

Singapore: High mosquito population, less common dengue serotypes increase surge risk

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By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews The Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment, Mr. Desmond Tan, urged members of the public to stay vigilant and continue their efforts in the fight...

Singapore’s historic dengue outbreak year in 2020

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By NewsDesk  @bactiman63 In 2013, Singapore reported the largest dengue fever outbreak in recent history recording some 22,318 cases and eight deaths. However, that record was easily shattered in 2020...

Brazil: Minas Gerais reports big decrease in dengue in 2020

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By NewsDesk  @bactiman63 The State Department of Health (SES) in Minas Gerais, Brazil reported 58,126 confirmed dengue fever cases (84,529 probable cases- confirmed and suspected) in 2020, a significant...

Florida Keys: Oxitec gets approval to release Aedes aegypti mosquitoes

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Oxitec, a U.S.-owned, U.K.-based company providing targeted biological insect control solutions, announces the final approval of an agreement to carry out a demonstration project of Oxitec’s safe, non-biting Aedes...

Dengue in Florida: 3 additional locally transmitted cases reported in Monroe County

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By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews In a follow-up on the dengue fever situation in south Florida, the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County are reporting three additional locally transmitted...

Genetically modified mosquitoes coming to the Florida Keys?

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In this clip from the NEWS TALK with Brandon & Bob on YouTube, we look at the recent EPA approval of Oxitec’s genetically modified Aedes aegypti mosquito for release in the Florida Keys. What...

Singapore: Dengue cases highest since 2013

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By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews In 2013, Singapore reported the largest dengue fever outbreak in recent history recording some 22,318 cases and eight deaths. As of June 4, 2020, the National Environment...