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Incentives improve rabies vaccination coverage
Recent findings published in PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases showed that brightly colored dog collars and owner wristbands, which distinguished vaccinated dogs, increased participation in rabies vaccination clinics in Tanzania. In addition, the findings showed that the program was economically viable.
Animal viruses show evidence of HAV’s zoonotic origin
A recent sampling and analysis of more than 200 species of small mammals has detected several animal viruses similar to hepatitis A, and provides new evidence suggesting a zoonotic origin to the human disease.
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Animal viruses show evidence of HAV’s zoonotic origin
A recent sampling and analysis of more than 200 species of small mammals has detected several animal viruses similar to hepatitis A, and provides new evidence suggesting a zoonotic origin to the human disease.
Novel tool identifies, colors mosquitoes carrying infectious diseases
A researcher from the University of Central Florida, College of Medicine, developed a surveillance tool that attracts mosquitoes, diagnoses those carrying disease and marks them with a different color to warn residents in at-risk areas, according to a press release.
Zika virus transmission spreads in South, Central America
WHO recently confirmed that several autochthonous cases of Zika virus transmission were reported in Paraguay, Venezuela and Mexico.
Constellation of symptoms may present in patients with chikungunya
Patients with chikungunya may present a constellation of symptoms including peripheral joint involvement, myalgia, back pain and non-musculoskeletal manifestations, according to researchers in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
$2.5 million grant focuses on how vector-borne diseases become epidemics
Two Kansas State University researchers are among an international team that will use a $2.5 million grant to explore how vector-borne diseases spread across great distances and to learn how to better control epidemics, according to a press release.
FDA approves anthrax vaccine for suspected, confirmed exposure
The FDA recently approved a new indication for the anthrax vaccine BioThrax to prevent disease in individuals who may have been exposed to Bacillus anthracis, according to a press release.
Researchers identify untreated populations for schistosomiasis, hookworm
Researchers successfully identified individuals from Uganda who were untreated for schistosomiasis and hookworm infections during mass drug administrations based on their socioeconomic status and minority group affiliation, according to recent findings.
Venetian leaders considered biological warfare during 17th century siege
Recent research data published in Emerging Infectious Diseases details efforts by 17th century Venetian leadership to spread Yersinia pestis throughout Ottoman siege camps and discusses implementation flaws that may have hampered its success.