The Zika virus epidemic in Brazil: from discovery to future implications
The first confirmed case of Zika virus infection in the Americas was reported in Northeast
Brazil in May 2015, although phylogenetic studies indicate virus introduction as early as …
Brazil in May 2015, although phylogenetic studies indicate virus introduction as early as …
Scorpion envenomation in Brazil: Current scenario and perspectives for containing an increasing health problem
C Guerra-Duarte, R Saavedra-Langer… - PLoS neglected …, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Opportunistic scorpion species can colonize urban environments, establishing high-density
communities that enhance the chances of human accidents. This scenario has been taking …
communities that enhance the chances of human accidents. This scenario has been taking …
Broad dengue neutralization in mosquitoes expressing an engineered antibody
With dengue virus (DENV) becoming endemic in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide,
there is a pressing global demand for effective strategies to control the mosquitoes that …
there is a pressing global demand for effective strategies to control the mosquitoes that …
[HTML][HTML] What sounds like Aedes, acts like Aedes, but is not Aedes? Lessons from dengue virus control for the management of invasive Anopheles
R Allan, S Budge, H Sauskojus - The Lancet Global Health, 2023 - thelancet.com
Aedes mosquitoes are responsible for transmission of dengue, chikungunya, Zika, and
yellow fever viruses. Aedes mosquitoes are the pathfinders of invasive urban-living …
yellow fever viruses. Aedes mosquitoes are the pathfinders of invasive urban-living …
Projecting the end of the Zika virus epidemic in Latin America: a modelling analysis
Background Zika virus (ZIKV) emerged in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region in
2013, with serious implications for population health in the region. In 2016, the World Health …
2013, with serious implications for population health in the region. In 2016, the World Health …
Zika might not be acting alone: Using an ecological study approach to investigate potential co-acting risk factors for an unusual pattern of microcephaly in Brazil
MC Campos, JG Dombrowski, J Phelan… - PLoS …, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Zika virus infections can cause a range of neurologic disorders including congenital
microcephaly. However, while Zika infections have been notified across all regions in Brazil …
microcephaly. However, while Zika infections have been notified across all regions in Brazil …
[HTML][HTML] Pyriproxyfen, a juvenile hormone analog, damages midgut cells and interferes with behaviors of Aedes aegypti larvae
Juvenile hormone analogs (JHA) are known to interfere with growth and biosynthesis of
insects with potential for insecticide action. However, there has been comparatively few data …
insects with potential for insecticide action. However, there has been comparatively few data …
Space–time dynamics of a triple epidemic: dengue, chikungunya and Zika clusters in the city of Rio de Janeiro
Dengue, an arboviral disease transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, has been endemic in Brazil
for decades. However, vector-control strategies have not led to a significant reduction in the …
for decades. However, vector-control strategies have not led to a significant reduction in the …
Yeast-encapsulated essential oils: a new perspective as an environmentally friendly larvicide
Background Effective mosquito control approaches incorporate both adult and larval stages.
For the latter, physical, biological, and chemical control have been used with varying results …
For the latter, physical, biological, and chemical control have been used with varying results …
Mosquito-associated viruses and their related mosquitoes in West Africa
E Agboli, JBZ Zahouli, A Badolo, H Jöst - Viruses, 2021 - mdpi.com
Mosquito-associated viruses (MAVs), including mosquito-specific viruses (MSVs) and
mosquito-borne (arbo) viruses (MBVs), are an increasing public, veterinary, and global …
mosquito-borne (arbo) viruses (MBVs), are an increasing public, veterinary, and global …