Cases of eastern equine encephalitis are rare in Canada. But after an Ottawa man died of the mosquito-borne virus just weeks ago, experts and public health officials say cases are likely underreported. The virus is rare but deadly, with a 33 to 70 per cent fatality rate for humans and the potential to cause severe long-term … Read more
If you’ve ever been at an outdoor party or BBQ during the fading hours of daylight and don’t personally notice an increase in the number of mosquitoes, you’ll probably hear someone complaining about it. That’s because mosquitoes are selective insects, and some people are more likely to get bites than others. There are a few … Read more
Dengue fever is on the rise in parts of Europe with experts linking local outbreaks to an invasive species of mosquito. But with travellers heading to the region for summer, scientists and medical professionals say that though the risk is low, there are still things you can do to stay safe. According to the European … Read more
