All dengue articles
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NewsGlobal researchers unite their expertise to boost infectious diseases research across the Asia-Pacific region
Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research Infectious Diseases Labs and France’s Institut Pasteur have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to address the urgent health threats posed by the rise of tropical infectious diseases in the Asia-Pacific region.
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NewsNovel app tracks travel-related illnesses
Travelers fall ill surprisingly often during their travels, with health issues occurring on more than one-third of trips, reveals data collected by a novel travel app developed by researchers in cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO).
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NewsStudy finds outbreak detection under-resourced in Asia
A two-year assessment provides critical insights and recommendations for strengthening genomic sequencing for infectious disease surveillance in 13 South and Southeast Asian countries.
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NewsPeople who recover from dengue are at higher risk of long-term health complications than those who recovered from COVID-19
People who caught dengue and recovered are more likely to face long-term health complications about a year later compared to those who contracted COVID-19, according to the findings of a Singapore-wide study.
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NewsArboviruses, mosquitoes and potential hosts tracked in real time
The technology used to sequence the first infections by SARS-CoV-2 at record speed has been successfully tested as a technique to monitor viruses transmitted by mosquitoes, such as dengue, zika, chikungunya and yellow fever.
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NewsStudy maps main genes involved in immune response to infection by dengue virus
Researchers compared data for the immune response induced by natural infection and vaccines. They identified the key factors in the development of long-lasting immunity.
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NewsExperts warn climate change will fuel spread of infectious diseases
A team of infectious diseases experts called for more awareness and preparedness in the medical field to deal with the impact of climate change on the spread of diseases. Their article, published in JAMA, raises the alarm about the emergence and spread of harmful pathogens. The authors ...
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NewsResearchers support increased genomic sequencing of dengue for more effective prevention
Molecular epidemiologic data from whole-genome sequencing of dengue serotypes could enhance dengue outbreak preparedness, researchers say.
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NewsMosquito-controlling bacteria might also enhance insect fertility
A new study reveals biological mechanisms by which a specific strain of bacteria in the Wolbachia genus might enhance the fertility of the insects it infects - with potentially important implications for mosquito-control strategies.
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NewsBroad-spectrum antiviral candidate targets dengue and SARS-CoV-2
A broad-spectrum antiviral drug candidate, 2-thiouridine, that targets positive-strand RNA viruses has been identified and characterized.
