public health
Mosquitos Not a Threat to Vector COVID-19
Mosquitos can’t transmit the coronavirus, according to a Kansas State University study published in Scientific Reports, the first to produce conclusive evidence on the relationship …
California Remains in Fight against WNV
A total of eight new cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) were reported in California’s August 28, 2020 Arbovirus Surveillance Bulletin, bringing the state’s year-to-date …
Parasites Need Conservation Too
Parasites like ticks and worms are often seen as pests and agents of diseases, but ecologists argue many parasites are actually harmless to humans and …
Predicting Public Health Risks with Satellite Imaging
Model predicts 63% of within-city dengue variance With ever-evolving technologies, there is growing amount of data to be interpreted. Of this data, satellite images are …
Social Media as an Epidemiological Tool
In public health, government entities often communicate directly with the public on social media platforms. In fact, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) …
Rachel Carson: Finding the Balance
Rachel Carson’s legacy teaches that one person can bring about positive change that will impact millions of lives.
California takes a Proactive Approach to Managing Resistance Issues
Insecticide resistance is among the most challenging issues facing public health professionals, not only in California but around the world. As disease pressure increases, so …
The Neglected Public Health Threat of Chagas Disease
The term “vector-borne disease” usually brings to mind a familiar list of names: malaria, West Nile virus, dengue, chikungunya, onchocerciasis, yellow fever. But there’s another …
Brazil Faces a Triple Threat From Viruses Old and New
A series of economic, environmental, and epidemiological factors have combined to present public health officials in Brazil with a very challenging situation this year. On …
Aedes Albopictus and Local Transmission of Dengue and Chikungunya
In the past decade, Aedes albopictus has been making steady northward progress from the Mediterranean coast into Europe. A highly opportunistic breeder, Aedes albopictus will …