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In summer 2025, a Hong Kong resident developed symptoms of the mosquito-borne illness chikungunya — the first time the area had seen a case in six years. What’s happening? The illness chikungunya is primarily transmitted via mosquito bites. Bloomberg reported that a 12-year-old developed a rash, fever, and significant joint pain after traveling to Foshan, China. In previous weeks, the …

Aedis aegypti, found in Ashland for the first time, is capable of spreading Zika and dengue; officials widen search and urge residents to eliminate standing water By Damian Mann for Ashland.news A disease-spreading, invasive mosquito with a penchant for human blood has been discovered in neighborhoods of south Ashland. Known as aedes aegypti (pronounced like “80s egypti”), it was previously …

There are some biological reasons why mosquitoes are more attracted to some people more than others. dimid_86 via Getty Images If you’ve ever been at an outdoor party or BBQ during the fading hours of daylight and don’t personally notice an increase in the number of mosquitoes, you’ll probably hear someone complaining about it. That’s because mosquitoes are selective insects, …

If you’ve ever been at an outdoor party or BBQ during the fading hours of daylight and don’t personally notice an increase in the number of mosquitoes, you’ll probably hear someone complaining about it. That’s because mosquitoes are selective insects, and some people are more likely to get bites than others. There are a few factors that could contribute to …

State health officials say mosquitoes collected in Portland have tested positive for West Nile virus. They are the first in Maine to come back with any mosquito-borne virus this year, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the state Department of Health and Human Services. “Even though it has been dry across much of Maine this …

New Malaria Case Prompts Testing of Mosquitoes in New Jersey  The New York Times NJDOH and NJDEP Investigate Case of Malaria in Morris County Resident with No Recent International Travel  NJ.gov Health officials investigate case of malaria in NJ resident who hasn’t traveled  NBC10 Philadelphia What Two Potential Local Malaria Cases Mean for U.S. Health  Scientific American N.J. Health Officials Are Investigating the First …

SALT LAKE CITY — The St. Louis encephalitis virus — which is similar to West Nile virus — has been detected in Utah’s mosquitoes, the Salt Lake County Health Department announced on Wednesday. A statement from the health department says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed this year is the first time the virus has been detected …

Rock County Public Health: Mosquitoes in Rock County test positive for West Nile virus  Channel 3000 Lafayette County home to one of the first confirmed West Nile Virus cases in Wis. in 2025  The Monroe Times Mosquito West Nile Virus Disease Detection and Prevention  Newsbug.info Mosquitos in Toronto have tested positive for a virus and the symptoms sound terrifying  Narcity Vaughan resident tests positive …

West Nile virus cases are ticking up in Utah in multiple counties and workers in various districts are trying to quell this problem. They have amped up efforts to keep people and vulnerable animals safe. At the Salt Lake Mosquito Abatement District, for example, workers are utilizing an innovative technology to engage in high-tech battles against the bugs. Drones are …

Dozen of mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in local county  WHIO-TV 12 mosquito samples test positive for West Nile virus in Greene County  Dayton Daily News 2 positive West Nile Virus tests found in Fairborn  Fairborn Daily Herald Mosquitos test positive for West Nile Virus in Huber Heights  WDTN.com Health officials: Mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile virus in Alliance  Canton Repository …