The dengue virus is transmitted to humans via the bite of an infected mosquito. Only a few mosquito species are vectors for the dengue virus. What is a vector? A vector is a vehicle that carries ...

Biological scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have uncovered how the dengue virus uses its envelope ...

Dengue fever is a common tropical infection. This acute febrile illness can be a deadly infection in cases of severe manifestation, causing dengue hemorrhagic shock. In this brief article ...

Biological scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have uncovered how the dengue virus uses its envelope protein to capture human plasmin from a blood meal to enhance the ...

Life cycle of Flaviviridae as represented by the dengue virus. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing ...

A clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is testing an experimental treatment designed to help ...

This study presents a model framework for predicting near-term and future dengue mortalities in India for effective ...

Breaking the mosquito life cycle is crucial to preventing the ... June 20 -- Cases of dengue infection have been rising rapidly in the Kathmandu Valley and several other districts in Nepal.

Only 1 in 4 people who infected with the dengue virus develop symptoms of disease ... The modified mosquitoes "complete the cycle inside these boxes in about ten days and the adult insects ...

Biological scientists have uncovered how the dengue virus uses its envelope protein to capture human plasmin from a blood meal to enhance the permeability of the mosquito midgut for infection.

Dengue has become a widespread infection over the past few year, extending from endemic to nonendemic areas. Severe dengue infection can lead to death, therefore, clinicians should should aim for ...