Dengue and Chikungunya risk in France

Aug 02, 2010

The introduction of _Aedes albopictus_ in southern France may initiate a chain of transmission of arboviruses, including dengue and chikungunya viruses. Surveillance of imported cases in metropolitan France by a network of laboratories is conducted since 2006. This article presents the results for the period 2008-2009.

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UQ & Alere collaborate on dengue diagnostic test

Jul 22, 2010

The University of Queensland has teamed up with local dengue fever specialists Alere Australia to develop a low-cost diagnostic test for the potentially fatal disease.

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Locally acquired dengue in Florida

Jul 16, 2010

The first suspected locally acquired case of dengue fever in Miami-Dade County was reported Thursday by county health officials. The disease hasn't been seen in Florida since 1934.

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16 Dengue Deaths in Honduras

Jul 05, 2010

TEGUCIGALPA – At least 16 people have died from hemorrhagic dengue this year in Honduras, where a campaign is under way to eradicate the mosquito that carries the disease, health officials said.

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The Dengue Early Rapid test is here!

Mar 22, 2010

Inverness Medical Innovations has added an exciting new product to the Panbio dengue product range. The Panbio Dengue Early Rapid test is now available!*

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