Rappler's latest stories on Aedes aegypti
Scientists discover how mosquitoes detect human sweat
The findings could offer a roadmap for a new generation of attractants that lure adult specimens into traps for population control
Perempuan di Filipina positif terinfeksi virus Zika
Ini menjadi kasus ke 6 yang terkonfirmasi usai dilakukan pemeriksaan laboratorium sejak tahun 2012
Record yellow fever vaccination campaign in DR Congo – WHO
A total of 7 7 million people in the Congolese capital are vaccinated in less than two weeks
Mosquitoes can spread Zika to their eggs – study
This vertical transmission from female mosquito to her eggs may help the virus survive even when conditions are poor
US ties 4 Zika cases in Florida to local mosquitoes
Investigators have determined a high likelihood exists that 4 suspected non travel cases in Miami Dade and Broward County are the result of local transmission
Zika crisis fueled by 'massive policy failure' – WHO chief
The World Health Organization s Margaret Chan also warns that failure to provide universal access to sexual and family planning services has exacerbated the crisis
Brazil confirms mosquito as Zika vector
Despite the fact that world health authorities have said for months that the mosquito species is the main vector for Zika no Aedes aegypti carrying the virus had previously been found in the Americas
Chile reports first case of sexually transmitted Zika
The Health Ministry says a 46 year old woman contracted the virus from a man who had become infected in Haiti
US gives tentative OK to testing genetically modified mosquitoes
The aim is to eliminate wild mosquito populations that spread infectious diseases such as Zika dengue chikungunya and West Nile
Experiments show link between Zika and fetal brain damage
The findings are the first concrete evidence of a link between the mosquito borne virus and microcephaly which until now had been circumstantial
Irradiated mosquitoes to help zap Zika's power – scientists
Scientists say that by zapping male mosquitos private parts with a radioactive source they can reduce the population of the Aedes aegypti
Growing evidence linking Zika to microcephaly – WHO
We are still dealing with a very much evolving situation says Bruce Aylward WHO chief on outbreaks and health emergencies
CAAP alerts airport authorities over Zika virus
Philippine aviation authorities recommend the disinfection of aircraft to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes that carry the virus
Hondurans mobilize to wipe out Zika
Some 200 000 residents of this Central American nation spent Saturday ridding homes and gardens of standing water and fumigating areas suspected of harboring larvae from the virus carrying mosquito
5 hal yang harus kamu tahu soal virus Zika
Virus ini diduga menyebabkan kepala bayi lebih kecil dari ukuran normal Kita perlu waspada karena pernah ditemukan di Indonesia
South America holds crisis meeting as Zika 'nightmare' spreads
Ministers from 14 countries held talks in Uruguay to plot their response to the growing crisis with fears the virus could spread worldwide
SAKSIKAN: Kata peneliti Institute Eijkman tentang ancaman virus Zika di Indonesia
Zika justru lebih ringan daripada demam berdarah sampai ditemukan kasus kepala bayi yang mengecil di Amerika Selatan
Zika virus: US reports sexually transmitted case
UPDATED The case in Texas fuels fears over the rapid spread of the disease blamed for a surge in the number of brain damaged babies
WHO nyatakan virus Zika darurat kesehatan global
Virus Zika diduga dibawa oleh gigitan nyamuk Aedes Aegypti
Palace cautions public on Zika virus
The health department also advises pregnant mothers to postpone their plans to travel to the Americas where the virus is spreading rapidly especially if the trip is not urgent
More Zika cases found in European tourists returning from South America
Health watchdogs in a string of European countries meanwhile say they had recorded Zika cases dating back to as early as March 2015
Genetically-modified mosquito plan sparks debate in Florida
A British company s plan to unleash hordes of genetically modified mosquitoes in Florida to reduce the threat of dengue fever and other diseases sparks an outcry from fearful residents
Dengue's spread flies under the radar amid Ebola scare
While the Ebola threat has captured headlines the World Health Organization WHO warns that dengue – while far less lethal – has become one of the fastest growing global health threats
Vaccinated mosquitos released in Rio to combat dengue
This is the first time a Latin American country is testing a method already functioning in Vietnam Indonesia and Australia
