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2 days ago · Zika is caused by a virus from the genus Flavivirus and the family Flaviviridae that is carried by a type of mosquito called Aedes aegypti. In the United States, this mosquito is most often found along the Gulf Coast. Being bitten by a mosquito carrying the Zika virus can cause Zika rash. It’s common for viral infections to cause rashes.
10 hours ago · The researchers replicated the effect in the yellow fever mosquito, A. aegypti, which is dengue’s other main spreader. Rosenbergiella_YN46 also hampered Zika virus in both species, and it thwarted infection in A. albopictus mosquitoes that bit dengue-infected mice. The researchers traced the effect to an enzyme secreted by the bacterium that ...
12 hours ago · Nashville dealt with its own spread of the virus last year, with West Nile detected in nearly 75% of mosquito traps placed around Davidson County by August. A spokesperson for the Metro Public ...
3 days ago · Despite a lower incidence than similar mosquito-borne viruses like dengue, Zika remains a concern for the global community, according to leading health organizations. And though Zika doesn't pose a serious threat in most cases, prevention and early response can prove difficult. "Most infections with ...
3 days ago · Proper mosquito control is vital for health and safety and for communities at risk of mosquito infestations, Terminix said, citing EPA data that indicated cases of West Nile virus tripled in the U ...
2 days ago · Summer’s hot and humid conditions in the Texas Gulf Coast region create the perfect breeding conditions for mosquitoes, and Harris County is home to about 56 different species. However, only a few mosquito species can carry diseases that make people sick, cause birth defects or can even be fatal in a few extreme cases.
