The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a warning about the increased risk of dengue fever in the United States, marking a significant public health concern. The increased risk of dengue infections in the US is particularly concerning as it represents a shift in the geographical spread of this mosquito-borne disease.
Tag: mosquito-borne disease
Specific gut bacteria increase risk of severe malaria
Researchers have identified multiple species of bacteria that, when present in the gut, are linked to an increased risk of developing severe malaria in humans and mice. Their findings could lead to the development of new approaches targeting gut bacteria to prevent severe malaria and associated deaths.
Insecticide-Resistant Mosquitoes Prompt New Look at Bed Nets
Modern mosquito bed nets also come with insecticidal compounds embedded into the fibers that keep mosquito populations down. In recent years, however, insecticide-resistant mosquitoes have curtailed the nets’ effectiveness.
GW Experts Available to Comment on Malaria Outbreak in U.S.
WASHINGTON (July 6, 2023)— Five malaria cases have been reported in Florida and Texas in the last two months, the first locally transmitted malaria outbreak in the U.S. since 2003. The case — four in Florida and one recently announced on…
GW Experts Available to Comment on Malaria Outbreak in U.S.
WASHINGTON (June 28, 2023)— Five malaria cases have been reported in Florida and Texas in the last two months, the first locally transmitted malaria outbreak in the U.S. since 2003. The case — four in Florida and one recently announced…