New papers offer insights into process of malarial drug resistance Nov 27, 2008
In addition to malaria, diseases studied at the institute include toxoplasmosis, tuberculosis, lymphatic filariasis, leishmaniasis, dengue, and West Nile encephalitis. Contact: Michael Ferdig, assistant professor, biological sciences, 574-631-9973. (EurekAlert!)
Take care to protect against deadly mosquitoes Aug 5, 2008
To date in 2008, avian and animal cases of West Nile encephalitis and West Niles meningitis have been reported in Virginia, but so far no cases of human outbreaks have been reported. However, one case has been reported in a human in neighboring West Virginia. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Residents confront BOR officials over mosquitoes Jul 29, 2008
By - Independent Record - 07/29/08. Eliza Wiley IR Photo Editor - Tom Sawatzke, the deputy area director for the Bureau of Reclamation, Billings office, said the Bureau hopes to spray soon on the southeast shore of Canyon Ferry for mosquitoes. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Mosquitoes drive Canyon Ferry-area residents into squabble Jul 27, 2008
By - Independent Record - 07/27/08. Eliza Wiley, IR Photo Editor - The high water on Canyon Ferry Resevoir creates standing pools, perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Best mosquito control Jul 2, 2008
Controlling mosquitoes will also help to control diseases such as Eastern Western Encephalitis, West Nile Encephalitis, Dengue Fever, Yellow Fever, Heartworm and all diseases concurred by the mosquito which kill my patients as well as my clients. The CDC in Atlanta, Georgia, reports the number of mosquito-born disease cases in this country is growing (April 18, 2008 A.P. Texas News). (New Iberia, LA)
IBM bids to find disease cures using ... Sep 18, 2007
Calculations will then be performed to find the best combinations of drug molecules that will inhibit the replication of the viruses that cause dengue, West Nile encephalitis, yellow fever and Hepatitis C, IBM said. Once these are identified, researchers can begin testing these drugs to determine their effectiveness. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Mosquito-borne viruses on the rise last month Aug 8, 2007
Two, including the fatal case, were cases of West Nile encephalitis, and the other was a case in which West Nile caused only milder symptoms, including fever. The infected people resided in Chambers, Marshall and Mobile counties. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Mosquito fighters resume war Jun 19, 2007
30-day news archives. " The virus causes a painful joint inflammation that results in a stooped posture."There is a risk. (Florida Today)
Feeling the Heat Mar 1, 2007
A ride in a sea kayak off Lower Manhattan reveals a rising Hudson River, while a hot summer in 1999 introduces New York City to a potentially fatal, mosquito-borne disease it never saw before: West Nile encephalitis. While rising temperatures promise enough future trouble for the city, Motavalli and Barnes conclude, it's the rising sea level that portends the most wide-reaching damage to New York and beyond. (Suite101.com)
