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Deadly West Nile Virus Arrives in Massachusetts: Two Cases Confirmed

Dahlia Martyna Aug 30, 2023

Two inhabitants of Massachusetts have contracted the West Nile virus, which is transmitted by mosquitoes, in the state's first human cases of the year. On Tuesday, August 29, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) revealed…

Unyielding Mosquitoes: West Nile-Carrying Mosquitos Develop Resistance to Insecticides

Clark Baisa Jul 31, 2023

A concerning trend has emerged in the fight against West Nile virus, as mosquitoes carrying the disease are displaying increased resistance to insecticides. The World Health Organization (WHO) and local health authorities have expressed…

Culex lactator: A new kind of tropical mosquito discovered in Florida is causing concern

Dahlia Martyna Mar 24, 2023

Another new mosquito species has made its way into Florida from the tropics, settling in at least three counties. Scientists are concerned about the number of new mosquitos arriving in Florida and their ability to transmit…

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