For decades, Culex pipiens f. molestus was called the "London Underground Mosquito". Most people, including scientists, ...

In an exclusive interview with Frontline, Dr. Awate detailed the outbreak’s possible causes, treatment options, and necessary ...

While much of Valneva's focus these days is centered on its landmark vaccine for chikungunya virus, the French immunization specialist's catalog of older shots continues to serve up fresh governmen | ...

Genetic alterations may help mosquitoes adjust to climate change, shifting the distribution of mosquito-borne disease in a ...

Despite the constant presence of mosquitoes, the risk of disease transmission fluctuates throughout the year between high and low risk months.

WHO reports a significant increase in Zika virus cases in India, especially in Maharashtra with 140 cases recorded alone in ...

Maharashtra reported 140 cases of the Zika virus disease in 2024, its highest since 2021, said a situation report published ...

Guillain-Barré Syndrome is an uncommon, rare neurological condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's nervous system causing muscle weakness, numbness, and in extreme cases, ...

University of Iowa researchers have found and confirmed a gene that allows female fruit flies to get on the same frequency as courting males. Mosquitoes have the same gene and a similar courtship ...

In a recent study published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, researchers assessed the competence of mosquitoes as vectors for the Oropouche virus ... mosquito species in the US ...

Often, the vapour is odourless and undetectable by humans. Since the vast majority of mosquito species are active at night, it is recommended that plug-in repellents be used while sleeping.

The president of Tanzania has confirmed a case of the Marburg virus in the country. Marburg belongs to the same family of illnesses as Ebola and can cause death in up to 88% of cases. President ...