Though dengue is most common in the hottest and most humid areas of the world, it’s become remarkably widespread in recent decades, with the virus now believed to be endemic in over 100 ...

West Nile virus is a viral disease that is transmitted by mosquitoes. The virus is a member of the Flaviviruses, which also ...

Cross-Protection of Dengue Virus Infection against Congenital Zika Syndrome, Northeastern Brazil. Emerging Infectious Diseases , 2019; 25 (8) DOI: 10.3201/eid2508.190113 Cite This Page : ...

The composition of the viral population can be estimated by sequencing historical viral samples, where antigenically distinct, fitter viruses can be expected to increase in frequency over time. To ...

By analyzing samples from a variety of dengue patients early in the onset of their disease, the team found that those who eventually developed the most severe disease also had significantly higher ...

The samples were preserved from people known to be ill with dengue and they represent all four dengue virus strains from every year between 1994 and 2014. The team genetically sequenced more than ...

A study in Pune found DENV-2 in 65-70% of samples, raising health concerns. Experts urge intensified mosquito control and public awareness.

One in 20 people with the symptomatic disease will develop severe dengue, which can be life-threatening. Severe disease can lead to severe bleeding, shock, respiratory failure, and organ impairment.

Birdcages source of dengue virus Date: May 7, 2016 Source: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak Summary: Researchers in Malaysia and Japan have found that birdcages kept at home may be a breeding site for ...