Chikungunya is often perceived as a disease marked by fever and severe joint pain. But recent scientific findings reveal that this virus can act in far more complex and dangerous ways than previously imagined, posing a global health concern that

Detecting dengue-infected mosquitoes usually means capturing them and running lab tests—a slow, resource-heavy process that doesn’t reflect what’s happening in real time out in the environment. But new research from CSIRO Health & Biosecurity and Deakin University suggests there may

Mosquitoes may carry the virus, but humans carry the responsibility. When it comes to arboviruses like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, the conversation often centers on the mosquito. Yet, the real challenge lies in our habits, our perception of risk, and

Stagnant water on a street in Havana, ideal conditions for the proliferation of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits dengue fever and chikungunya(Photo: Ernesto Mastrascusa/EFE) Cuba is facing a severe public health emergency as mosquito-borne arboviruses, particularly dengue and chikungunya,

Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne viral disease once thought to be limited to tropical regions, is now making its way across continents. Transmitted mainly by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, the virus has triggered outbreaks in several European countries and the UK, hit

Recent research suggests that genetic ancestry can affect how the human body responds to the dengue virus. Conducted by scientists from the University of Pittsburgh, UPMC, and the Aggeu Magalhães Institute, the study found that individuals with African lineage tend