Mosquito Borne EEEV may Hibernate in Wild Snakes
Researchers have said that the deadly mosquito borne Eastern equine encephalomyelitis Virus (EEEV) may use snakes as hosts, possibly as a “bridge” to the next season.
Researchers have said that the deadly mosquito borne Eastern equine encephalomyelitis Virus (EEEV) may use snakes as hosts, possibly as a “bridge” to the next season.
‘Essential information on ways to protect against mosquito-borne illnesses at home and abroad has been given in a short video produced by Upstate Medical University and the Onondaga County Health Department.’
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Viewers will learn to differentiate the types of mosquito-borne illnesses found in Central New York as opposed to those found in other parts of the country and the world; how to protect themselves from mosquito bites and how to mosquito-proof their home environment. Endy and Gupta also discuss symptoms of mosquito borne illnesses and what to do if you have symptoms; and provide a brief overview of current research into mosquito borne illnesses.
To view the video, visit Upstate YouTube at www.upstate.edu/stopmosquitoillnesses or Onondaga County Health Department at www.ongov.net/health.
International Health Experts to Visit Brazil to Check Rise in Zika Virus
Experts from the US Centers for Disease Control are already in Brazil and officials from the Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health, are due to arrive.
Experts from the US Centers for Disease Control are already in Brazil and officials from the Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health, are due to arrive.
Chickens can Protect You from Mosquito-Borne Diseases
The smell of live chickens could help in the fight against malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases, reveals new research.
The smell of live chickens could help in the fight against malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases, reveals new research.
Taiwan is Battling the Worst Dengue Fever Outbreak With More Than 4,000 Cases
Taiwan Ocean University research team has succeeded in cultivating small insectivorous rice fish and will release them to get rid of mosquito larvae in drains.
Taiwan Ocean University research team has succeeded in cultivating small insectivorous rice fish and will release them to get rid of mosquito larvae in drains.
