A human case of West Nile illness has been confirmed in Washington County. A horse has also tested positive for the virus. The Department of Health in Washington County says there has been an increase in mosquito borne disease activity. Source: Press Release: FL Dept. of Health – Washington County
Scanning mosquitoes with infrared light could help to control malaria (via The Economist)
Their spectra are full of valuable information Source: The Economist
Concerns about rising number of West Nile Virus cases in Iowa (via KIMT News)
Despite a 300% increase in cases in the state, local public health officials say a recent mosquito survey shows there is not an increase in type of mosquito that carries the virus in our area. Source: KIMT News
Residents Cautioned About Ticks, Lyme Disease In Santa Cruz Co. (via Santa Cruz, CA Patch)
There have been five cases of Lyme disease reported in Santa Cruz County this year. Source: Santa Cruz, CA Patch
Jacksonville now up to 13 human West Nile virus cases this year (via WJXT)
An additional human case of West Nile Virus was confirmed in Duval County, bringing the total number of cases this year to 11, the Florida Department of Health said. Source: WJXT
Buzz! Slap! Ow! Taking the virus out of a mosquito’s bite (via ScienceDaily)
They approach with the telltale sign — a high-pitched whine. It’s a warning that you are a mosquito’s next meal. But that mosquito might carry a virus, and now the virus is in you. Now, with the help of state-of-the-art technology, researchers can See how a virus moves within a mosquito’s body, which could lead to the prevention of mosquitoes … Read More
Montgomery County reports first West Nile-related death of 2018 (via KPRC)
A woman in her 60s is the first Montgomery County resident to die from the West Nile virus this year, health officials said Wednesday. Source: KPRC
Zika cases at 93 this year (via WJXT)
As the end of the year approaches, Florida has reported 93 cases of the mosquito-borne Zika virus in 2018, according to numbers posted Monday on the state Department of Health website. Source: WJXT
Pitt Researchers Study Tropical Mosquito-Borne Virus Linked To Miscarriage, Stillbirth In Animals (via Sarah Boden)
Rift Valley Fever is transmitted by mosquitoes, infecting people and livestock. This tropical disease so far has only been found in the Middle East and Source: Sarah Boden
Department of Environmental Protection reveals final West Nile numbers (via WFMZ)
Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection has released the final counts for their surveys of West Nile Virus. Source: WFMZ
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