All articles tagged with #vector borne disease
A mosquito capable of biting ankles has been found in Washington County, prompting a public health alert to inform residents about potential risks of mosquito-borne diseases.
Kissing bugs are now endemic in the US and can transmit Chagas disease, a parasitic illness. Experts explain how the disease is diagnosed and treated, highlighting the growing public health concern associated with this vector-borne disease.
Fox News anchor John Roberts was hospitalized with a severe case of malaria after returning from Indonesia, highlighting concerns about the spread of vector-borne diseases like malaria due to climate change, which is expanding the disease's transmission season even in traditionally cooler regions like New York City.
Rhode Island officials confirmed the presence of West Nile virus in Johnston, East Providence, and Cranston, with the state's risk level now high, after samples collected on August 18 tested positive, though no other viruses were detected.
Guyana is the only Caribbean country with a confirmed case of Oropouche fever, a viral disease spreading across the Americas, primarily transmitted by midges, with no current vaccine or specific treatment. PAHO emphasizes the need for surveillance, vector control, and public health measures to prevent further spread, especially as climate change and urbanization increase midge populations.
Massachusetts has confirmed its second case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in mosquitoes this year, with no human or animal cases reported yet. The infected mosquitoes were found in Bridgewater and Belchertown, prompting health officials to advise precautions such as using insect repellent and eliminating standing water to reduce mosquito bites. EEE is a deadly virus with a high fatality rate and potential for severe neurological damage, but most human cases occur in late summer and early fall.
Mosquitoes in Madison County tested positive for Jamestown Canyon Virus, a mosquito-borne disease that can cause symptoms ranging from mild flu-like illness to severe neurological conditions, though no human cases have been reported yet.