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New York Post: First West Nile virus case reported in NJ – mosquitoes in NYC infected

by lim-lab | Nov 13, 2025 | Press

https://nypost.com/2023/07/29/west-nile-virus-case-reported-in-nj/ By Matthew Sedacca New Jersey’s first case of West Nile virus this year has been found in a Winslow Township resident, local officials said. The case was reported July 17, the Camden County Health...

Scientific American: How the New Chikungunya Virus Outbreak in China Could Reach the U.S.

by lim-lab | Aug 11, 2025 | Press

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/should-you-worry-the-new-chikungunya-virus-outbreak-in-china-could-reach-the/ Experts say the painful infection, spread to people from mosquitoes, can get to many countries if it finds the right hosts BY JOSH FISCHMAN EDITED...

The-Scientist: Zika Infection Increases Risk of Severe Dengue Fever

by lim-lab | Aug 27, 2020 | Press

https://www.the-scientist.com/zika-infection-increases-risk-of-severe-dengue-fever-67883 A study of Nicaraguan children links prior Zika virus infection with aggravated dengue fever symptoms. Written byRuth Williams The 2015–16 Zika virus epidemic that spread through...

The-Scentist: Zika Infection Increases Risk of Severe Dengue Fever

by lim-lab | Aug 27, 2020 | Press

https://www.the-scientist.com/zika-infection-increases-risk-of-severe-dengue-fever-67883 A study of Nicaraguan children links prior Zika virus infection with aggravated dengue fever symptoms. Written byRuth Williams The 2015–16 Zika virus epidemic that spread through...

The-Scientist: Does Prior Dengue Exposure Help or Hurt a Zika Infection?

by lim-lab | May 6, 2019 | Press

https://www.the-scientist.com/does-prior-dengue-exposure-help-or-hurt-a-zika-infection—65570 Animal and cell culture studies show evidence that dengue antibodies can both neutralize and enhance Zika, but human investigations have only found protective effects....

The-Scientist: Does Prior Dengue Exposure Help or Hurt a Zika Infection?

by lim-lab | Mar 6, 2019 | Press

https://www.the-scientist.com/does-prior-dengue-exposure-help-or-hurt-a-zika-infection—65570 Animal and cell culture studies show evidence that dengue antibodies can both neutralize and enhance Zika, but human investigations have only found protective effects....

NPR NOVA: How Zika and Dengue Exploit the Mother-Child Relationship

by lim-lab | Nov 14, 2018 | Press

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/article/zika-dengue-exploit-mother-child/ Due to the similarities between these closely-related viruses, mothers who have experienced Zika infections may have babies with a higher risk of suffering severe dengue, and vice versa....

NPR: Scientists Solve 50-Year-Old Mystery About Breakbone Fever

by lim-lab | Dec 7, 2017 | Press

https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2017/11/02/561138767/scientists-solve-50-year-old-mystery-about-breakbone-fever In 1954, a mysterious disease struck children in Manila. They were showing up at hospitals with internal bleeding. Their blood vessels were...

Voice of America: Study: Prior Dengue Infection May Make Zika Worse

by lim-lab | Oct 17, 2017 | Press

https://www.voanews.com/a/prior-dengue-infection-may-make-zika-worse-study-shows/3789695.html Zika, like dengue fever and West Nile virus, is in a family of mosquito-borne viruses called flaviviruses. A new study suggests that Zika can be much worse for people...

The-Scientist: Anti-Flavivirus Antibodies Enhance Zika Infection in Mice

by lim-lab | Oct 17, 2017 | Press

http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/49031/title/Anti-Flavivirus-Antibodies-Enhance-Zika-Infection-in-Mice/ Researchers report evidence of antibody-dependent enhancement in a Zika-infected, immunocompromised mouse model. Written By Anna Azvolinsky...
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