- by Gary Finnegan
Releasing genetically modified Aedes aegypti sterile ‘dengue mosquitoes’ has caused the species’ population to fall by 90% in local trial sites. These results have raised expectations that this novel approach could be used to defeat dengue in combination with traditional vector control methods and…
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- by Alison
Each year, up to 396 million people are infected with the dengue virus (DENV), leading to an estimated 100 million dengue cases. Annually, hospitals around the globe admit around 500,000 victims (mainly children) with severe dengue. About 2.5% of those affected die, but in some…
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- by Wanweena Tangsathianraphap
How will a new dengue vaccination change how health officials approach outbreak control? Scientists and experts from 22 countries came together at the two-day Asia Dengue Summit in Bangkok to explore how to harmonize regional integrated efforts and enable coordinated action to combat the growing…
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- by Alison
It may seem like the result of just one tiny bite, but dengue transmission is in fact, a complex issue. Many factors affect the dynamics of dengue transmission: local vector control efforts, socio-economic conditions, cultural behaviors, local infrastructure, and climate change, to name a few. A…
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- by Alison
When it comes to the current dengue crisis in Asia, the region is largely at climate’s mercy. Short term, raised temperatures driven by a strong El Niño have led to large-scale dengue outbreaks in 2015. We spoke to Patrick Fuller, communications manager for the International Federation…
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- by Gary Finnegan
How will the new dengue vaccine be introduced to have the most impact? Getting the most out of the new dengue vaccine investing in logistics, surveillance, and diagnostics The world’s first dengue vaccine, introduced by Sanofi Pasteur, has been given the green light in Mexico, the Philippines,…
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- by Alison
Dengue test delivers results A team of scientists from the Universities of Denmark and Queensland published a paper in the Nature journal Scientific Reports describing the development of a new state-of-the-art dengue test. The diagnostic tool could help advance the fight against dengue fever. This…
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Hospitals across Asia struggle against soaring dengue cases Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam and India are some of the worst hit countries. According to the World Health Organization, Malaysia reported more than 107,000 cases and more than 293 deaths as of 21st November, up…
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- by breakdengue
Asia has been endemic for dengue for some time. And by following the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, Asian countries have made some significant advances in the fight against the disease. Indonesia, for example, has reduced its case fatality rate from 41% in 1968 (when…
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- by breakdengue
Spreading dengue fever is easier than ever before. Dengue may be new to many parts of the world, but is not a new disease to most. In fact, dengue fever first got the eyes of health authorities back in the 1950s when outbreaks raged throughout Southeast Asia.…
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