Japanese encephalitis reported in Hong Kong, Vietnam
The Hong Kong Centre for Health Protection (CHP) is urging the public to take measures to avoid mosquito bites after a case of Japanese encephalitis (JE) was reported in mid-June. Image/CIA Laboratory test results More...
Research points to understanding the RNA in Dengue may lead to a vaccine or cure
NEWS RELEASE Two recent papers by a University of Colorado School of Medicine researcher and colleagues may help scientists develop treatments or vaccines for Dengue fever, West Nile virus, Yellow fever, Japanese More...
Hong Kong confirms Japanese encephalitis in 5-year-old boy, investigation ongoing
A 5-year-old boy who developed fever and shortness of breath since October 25 has been confirmed positive for the viral disease, Japanese encephalitis (JE), according to the Hong Kong Centre for Health Protection More...
Japanese encephalitis vaccine from China gets WHO stamp of approval
A Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccine manufactured in China has be prequalified by the World Health Organization (WHO) becoming the first Chinese-produced vaccine to receive this status. Ochlerotatus japonicusImage/CDC The More...
Singapore scientists develop biochip, VereTrop, which can detect 13 tropical diseases from a single drop of blood
Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and Veredus Laboratories, a leading supplier of innovative molecular diagnostic tools, announced the release of the “lab-on-chip” More...
