Zika
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) …
Pinellas County Single-brood Trials Yield
Asynchronous, single-brood floodwater mosquitoes present a unique set of challenges in Florida’s Pinellas County. Not only do larvae within the Aedes and Culex populations hatch …
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 …
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 …
The Changing Nature of Disease Management
As conditions in Southeast Asia continue to evolve, public health officials are constantly monitoring the transmission of multiple vector borne diseases and adjusting their strategies …
A History of Zika Virus in Brazil
KNOWNS AND UNKNOWNS ABOUT THE ZIKA VIRUS EPIDEMIC The Zika virus is transmitted by container breeding mosquito species that are found in tropical and subtropical …
An Integrated Operations Approach to Managing Zika Virus Vectors
The current Zika virus outbreak in the Americas offers a stark reminder of how urbanization and ease of travel can magnify exposure to container mosquitoes …
Emerging Studies Gauge Zika Risk in Americas and Beyond
The Zika (ZIKV) pandemic and its widespread implications have spurred increased activity on several fronts. In addition to countless hours of laboratory research being devoted …
Top 5 Takeaways from Our Interview with Dr. Tracey McNamara
In mid-July, Valent BioSciences had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Tracey McNamara, DVM, DACVP, and Professor of Pathology in the College of Veterinary Medicine at …
Miami-Dade Takes on Zika with Integrated Vector Management
In late July, months after news of the Zika outbreak in South America started to make headlines in the U.S., the first locally acquired Zika …