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Last Updated: Nov 17th, 2006 - 22:35:04 |
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Dengue
Explaining peaks and troughs of dengue epidemics
Scientists have long known that epidemics of dengue fever wax and wane over a period of several years, but they've never been quite sure why. With the incidence and range of the potentially deadly mosquito-borne illness increasing, understanding the factors that influence these epidemics has never been more important.
Jul 31, 2006, 11:31
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Infectious Diseases
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Dengue
Genetically engineered mosquitoes show resistance to dengue fever virus
Researchers have successfully created a genetically engineered mosquito that shows a high level of resistance against the most prevalent type of dengue fever virus, providing a powerful weapon against a disease that infects 50 million people each year.
Mar 8, 2006, 21:36
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Dengue
The Complicated Art of Tracking Dengue
Compared with malaria, dengue fever has a rather lower profile in the public mind, although to those who have had it, it leaves a great impression. The name dengue fever is derived from the Swahiliwords Ki denga pepo (�it is a sudden overtaking by an evil spirit�), which gives an idea of the rapid onset of the disease. The dengue virus is carried by the mosquito Aedes aegypti, and the disease often occurs as epidemics. Although the classic illness is a fairly benign acute febrile syndrome, it may be very painful�hence the English nickname, breakbone fever.
Apr 26, 2005, 22:26
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