Dengue Virus Net is the web resource for anyone interested in dengue. Dengue is a mosquito-borne infection that causes a severe flu-like illness (dengue fever), and sometimes a potentially lethal complication called dengue haemorrhagic fever. Global incidence of dengue has grown dramatically in recent decades. About two fifths of the world's population are now at risk. Dengue is found in tropical and sub-tropical climates worldwide, mostly in urban and semi-urban areas. Dengue is transmitted to humans by the Aedes aegypti or more rarely the Aedes albopictus mosquito, which feed during the day. Dengue haemorrhagic fever is a leading cause of serious illness and death among children in some Asian countries. A vaccine for dengue fever has been approved by the FDA in May 2019 and is commercially available in a number of countries.

The objectives of Dengue Virus Net are to be the public and professional information resource for dengue and to serve as a network in the exchange of information and news related to dengue.

• Genetically modified mosquitoes and vaccines -- what you need to know about dengue fever - ABC News
  Wed, 27 Sep 2023 09:23 GMT
• Deadly Dengue Fever Outbreak in Bangladesh Strains Scarce Resources - The New York Times
  Mon, 25 Sep 2023 11:30 GMT
• Sudan medics warn that cholera and dengue fever are spreading - Reuters
  Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:01 GMT
• UN says cholera and dengue outbreaks have been reported in eastern Sudan as conflict grinds on - The Associated Press
  Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:33 GMT
• Medics: Hundreds Dead From Dengue Fever in War-Torn Sudan - Voice of America - VOA News
  Mon, 25 Sep 2023 20:48 GMT
• Breeding Special Mosquitoes to Fight Dengue - VOA Learning English
  Mon, 25 Sep 2023 22:05 GMT
• Dengue cases surge past 10,000 in Taiwan - Geo News
  Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:38 GMT
• Health Officials Underscore Ongoing Threat of Dengue in Puerto Vallarta - Puerto Vallarta Daily News
  Sun, 24 Sep 2023 17:13 GMT
• Quick takes: Vectorborne infections in New Hampshire, more Florida dengue cases, UK-Seqirus pandemic vaccine deal - University of Minnesota Twin Cities
  Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:47 GMT
• One of two suspected dengue deaths had influenza and dengue fever: PCMC officials - Hindustan Times
  Sun, 24 Sep 2023 13:16 GMT
• Florida: 8 more local dengue cases reported in Miami-Dade County in past week - Outbreak News Today - Outbreak News Today
  Tue, 26 Sep 2023 22:21 GMT
• Dengue infections exceed 10,000: CDC - 台北時報
  Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:00 GMT
• Dengue fever: What you need to know about the mosquito-borne illness sweeping Jamaica - Fox News
  Mon, 25 Sep 2023 21:21 GMT
• Jamaica declares dengue fever outbreak with hundreds of confirmed and suspected cases - New York Post
  Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:52 GMT
• Jamaica declares dengue outbreak | The Transmission - unmc.edu
  Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:52 GMT

• PRO/AH/EDR> Invasive mosquito - France (03): (BT)
  Mon, 06 Sep 2021 21:28:53 -0400
  Yellow Fever, Zika virus, Dengue, Chikungunya -- France
  A potentially deadly mosquito that can carry viruses such as yellow fever and Zika has been spotted in Brittany, northern France, sparking fears they may soon land on British shores. Asian tiger mosquitoes [_Aedes albopictus_] have been confirmed to be in the commune of Domagne in the department of Ile-et-Vilaine in western Brittany.
  Health authorities are preparing an intensive campaign to rid the area of the insects with strong insecticides.
  The creatures were 1st seen in France in the

• Correction: Srisuphanunt et al. Molecular Mechanisms of Antibiotic Resistance and Novel Treatment Strategies for Helicobacter pylori Infections. Trop. Med. Infect. Dis. 2023, 8, 163 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400
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• Study on Morphological Changes and Interference in the Development of Aedes aegypti Caused by Some Essential Oil Constituents Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400
  Dengue, Chikungunya and Zika are arboviruses, transmitted by the mosquito Aedes aegypti, that cause high mortality and serious health consequences in human populations. Efforts to control Ae. aegypti are important for preventing outbreaks of these diseases. Essential oil constituents are known to exhibit many activities, such as their use as larvicides. Given their potential, the present study aimed to characterize the larvicidal effect of dihydrojasmone, p-cymene, carvacrol, thymol, farnesol...
• Transfluthrin and Metofluthrin as Effective Repellents against Pyrethroid-Susceptible and Pyrethroid-Resistant Aedes aegypti (L.) (Diptera: Culicidae) Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400
  Aedes aegypti is a major vector of dengue fever in tropical regions. Spatial repellents (SRs) have shown promise in delaying pesticide resistance. Methods for discriminating concentrations (DCs) are well established using various bioassay tools, while data for high-throughput screening system (HITSS) toxicity bioassay (TOX) are absent. In this study, we compared and optimized lethal (LCs) and sub-lethal concentrations (SLCs) of transfluthrin (TFT) and metofluthrin (MFT) on pyrethroid-susceptible...
• Biotechnological Potential of Microorganisms for Mosquito Population Control and Reduction in Vector Competence Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400
  Mosquitoes transmit pathogens that cause human diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, chikungunya, yellow fever, Zika fever, and filariasis. Biotechnological approaches using microorganisms have a significant potential to control mosquito populations and reduce their vector competence, making them alternatives to synthetic insecticides. Ongoing research has identified many microorganisms that can be used effectively to control mosquito populations and disease transmission. However, the...
• Nanomedicine as a potential novel therapeutic approach against the dengue virus Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400
  Dengue is an arbovirus infection which is transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. Its prompt detection and effective treatment is a global health challenge. Various nanoparticle-based vaccines have been formulated to present immunogen (antigens) to instigate an immune response or prevent virus spread, but no specific treatment has been devised. This review explores the role of nanomedicine-based therapeutic agents against dengue virus, taking into consideration the applicable dengue virus assays that...
• Age and socio-economic status affect dengue and COVID-19 incidence: spatio-temporal analysis of the 2020 syndemic in Buenos Aires City Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400
  In early 2020, Argentina experienced the worst dengue outbreak in its history, concomitant with first-to-date increasing COVID-19 cases. Dengue epidemics in temperate Argentina have already been described as spatially heterogeneous; in the previous 2016 outbreak, transmission occurred 7.3 times more frequently in slums compared to the rest of Buenos Aires City (CABA). These informal settlements have deficient sanitary conditions, precarious housing and high incidence of social vulnerabilities....
• Acute Hemorrhagic Pancreatitis as a Rare Complication of Dengue Fever Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400
  Dengue fever can lead to a range of symptoms, including severe manifestations such as dengue hemorrhagic fever. We report a rare case of severe dengue with hemorrhagic pancreatitis and pseudocyst formation in a 28-year-old woman. Initially presenting with fever, abdominal pain, and gastrointestinal symptoms, the patient developed worsening pain, vomiting, and an abdominal mass. Imaging revealed a pancreatic mass, and elevated amylase and lipase confirmed pancreatitis. Interventional radiology...
• DENV-1 genotype V linked to the 2022 dengue epidemic in Southern Brazil Tue, 26 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400
  Even though Brazil is a country where the dengue virus (DENV) is endemic, until recently, Southern states did not have significant viral circulation, such as Rio Grande do Sul (RS), and some municipalities were even considered dengue-free. During 2022, these places have shown a sharp increase in the incidence of the disease, apparently following a worldwide growth pattern. Therefore, in this study, we monitor and characterize the genetic diversity of DENV circulating in southern Brazil through...
• Knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) and risk factors on dengue fever among children in Brazil, Fortaleza: A cross-sectional study Mon, 25 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400
  CONCLUSIONS/SIGNIFICANCE: Our results provide insight into the prevalence of dengue seropositivity in Fortaleza, Brazil in children, and certain demographic and socioeconomic characteristics associated with children's risk of being seropositive. They also suggest that KAP may not identify those more at-risk for dengue, although understanding and enhancing households' KAP is crucial for effective community dengue control and prevention initiatives.
• Computer-aided identification of dengue virus NS2B/NS3 protease inhibitors: an integrated molecular modelling approach for screening of phytochemicals Mon, 25 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400
  Globally, dengue (DENV) fever has appeared as the most widespread vector-borne disease, affecting more than 100 million individuals annually. No approved anti-DENV therapy or preventive vaccine is available yet. DENV NS3 protein is associated with protease activity and is essential for viral replication process within the host cell. NS2B is linked with NS3 protein as a cofactor. Hence, NS3/NS2B is a potential druggable target for developing inhibitors against dengue virus. In the present study,...