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dengue fever

Stay smart on summer trips: dengue fever is rising

April 5, 2026

This summer, travelers should pack more than sunscreen. Mosquitoes carrying dengue fever are spreading faster than usual, prompting health alerts across the country. The illness, nicknamed “breakbone fever” for the severe joint pain it causes, starts with ordinary flu-like symptoms—high temperature,

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Dengue Fever: How Ready Are Somalia's Health Workers?

May 10, 2025

Dengue fever has been making waves globally, and Somalia is no exception. In 2022, Mogadishu saw a surge in cases, highlighting the need for a closer look at how prepared healthcare workers are to tackle this issue. The focus is on understanding what these frontline workers know, how they feel abou

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Bali's Battle with the Dengue Virus

February 26, 2025

Bali is a place where people from all over the world go to enjoy the sun, sand, and surf. But there's a serious health problem on the island. Dengue fever, caused by the dengue virus, is a big issue. It's not just a minor illness. It can be deadly. The dengue virus is tricky. There are four main ty

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Climate's Mixed Bag in Dengue Spread

February 13, 2025

Climate change is making it harder to control dengue fever. It's not just about the heat, though. The way rain falls and how long the dry season lasts also play a big role. Scientists in the Philippines looked at 16 different areas to figure this out. They used a fancy method to see how temperat

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Dengue Fever: Why Some People in Bangladesh Are More At Risk

February 5, 2025

Bangladesh is a hotspot for dengue fever, and not everyone is impacted equally. The 2023 outbreak sparked a study across three major cities: Dhaka, Chattogram and Kishoreganj. Researchers dug into the details of 1, 313 cases and uncovered some surprising trends. Why did some people have a worse tim

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Bandar Abbas: How Well Do Residents Know About Dengue Fever?

December 23, 2024

Dengue fever is a serious issue worldwide, spread by mosquitoes. This study looked into how people in Bandar Abbas, a city in Hormozgan province, know about and act against this disease. The goal was to see if they're aware of how to prevent it and what they do to stop its spread. First, let's talk

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Mosquito Misery: LA's Uncharted Territory

September 20, 2024

As the temperatures begin to drop, signaling the end of the wet season, many residents may assume that the mosquito season has also come to a close. However, vector control officials are warning that mosquito populations will persist, despite th