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First locally transmitted dengue cases reported in Iran
On June 14 the Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MoHME) of Iran reported the first two locally acquired cases of dengue recorded in the country. As of 17 July, the total number of locally acquired dengue cases in the country has risen to 12.
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Researchers expose the rules behind dengue’s invasion strategies
Scientists uncover fundamental rules for how dengue virus infects its mosquito and human hosts, providing hope for identifying therapeutic approaches.
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Dengue linked to heightened short- and long-term risk of depression in Taiwan
Analysis of the medical records of nearly 50,000 people who experienced dengue fever in Taiwan suggests that this disease is associated with elevated short- and long-term risk of depression.
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Indian ocean temperature anomalies predict global dengue trends
Sea surface temperature anomalies in the Indian Ocean predict the magnitude of global dengue epidemics, according to a new study - suggesting that the climate indicator could enhance the forecasting and planning for outbreak responses.
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Mosquito-borne diseases become a global phenomenon in a warmer, more populated world
An additional 4.7 billion people around the world are predicted to be at risk of malaria and dengue by 2100 if emissions and population growth continue to rise at current levels.
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Dengue fever infections have negative impacts on infant health for three years, study reveals
Dengue infections in pregnant women may have a negative impact on the first years of children’s lives, new research has found.
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DNA vaccine against zika performs well in tests on mice
A Zika vaccine developed in Brazil and tested on mice has been found to be efficacious, inducing an immune response against the virus and protecting the animals appropriately.
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Prior zika infection increases risk of subsequent severe dengue and hospitalization
A study suggests that the mechanism that exacerbates dengue infection following a case of zika differs from that acting on second-time dengue patients. The finding is relevant to the development of a zika vaccine.
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Dengue vaccine protects 79.6% of those vaccinated, study shows
The single-dose Butantan-DV dengue vaccine prevents development of the disease in 79.6% of those vaccinated, according to a new study.
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Maternal dengue immunity worsens birth defects caused by Zika virus
A new study finds prior dengue antibodies substantially raise the risk of microcephaly and fetal defects with Zika infection.
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Robotic vehicles fight dengue-carrying mosquitos in Taiwan sewers
A new study has shown the effectiveness of using an unmanned ground vehicle system to monitor sewers for Aedes mosquitoes and carry out eradication.
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Liverpool begins first human trial of Zika vaccine
The first participant has received a dose of a new Zika virus vaccine being trialled by the University of Liverpool.
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Mosquito saliva can weaken body’s defenses against deadly dengue viruses
The saliva of mosquitoes infected with dengue viruses contains a substance that thwarts the human immune system and makes it easier for people to become infected with these potentially deadly viruses, new research reveals.