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May 17, 2024 · Author summary Zika virus (ZIKV) is an emerging infectious pathogen that was elevated to a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in 2016, due to its possible association with congenital microcephaly, a serious birth defect for infants. We launched a prospective cohort study of pregnant women to look for evidence of ZIKV infection during pregnancy. We enrolled participants in two ...
May 14, 2024 · Dengue Vaccine. A dengue vaccine is approved for use in children aged 9–16 years with laboratory-confirmed previous dengue virus infection and living in areas where dengue is endemic (occurs frequently or continuously). Endemic areas include some U.S. territories and freely associated states.
May 16, 2024 · Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease caused by the dengue virus, an Arbovirus (arthropod-borne virus). Also known as break bone fever, a severe form of dengue is called dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF). The disease is transmitted via the bite of an infected female Aedes aegypti mosquito. Aedes aegypti mosquito is the main vector of dengue.
May 28, 2024 · Dengue virus had an age-dependent effect on mosquito fecundity since infected females laid fewer eggs per clutch than uninfected controls in the third and subsequent oviposition cycles [18,19,71]. Aedes aegypti females infected intra-thoracically with DENV-2 also had an increase of up to 50% in their locomotor activity when compared to ...
4 days ago · A nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) (e.g., RT-PCR) and an IgM antibody test OR. A NS1 antigen test and an IgM detection test. A serum sample is preferred for dengue testing. Dengue virus RNA can be detected with NAAT in blood, serum, and plasma. Most of these tests identify the infecting dengue virus serotype.
May 14, 2024 · Watch out for warning signs of severe dengue. Warning signs usually begin in the 24–48 hours after your fever has gone away. Immediately go to a local clinic or emergency room if you or a family member has any of the following signs and symptoms: Belly pain, tenderness. Vomiting (at least 3 times in 24 hours)
6 days ago · A dengue mosquito refers to specific species of mosquitoes that transmit the dengue virus. The primary carriers are Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. These mosquitoes are responsible for spreading dengue fever, a viral infection that causes flu-like symptoms and can lead to severe health complications. Characteristics of Dengue Mosquitoes
