mosquito-borne disease

The program targets the aedes aegypti mosquito, an invasive species that is the vector for such dangerous viruses as dengue fever, Zika and chikungunya.

Health officials issued an advisory after three sentinel chickens tested positive for the mosquito-borne disease.

The virus has shown up in Sentinel chickens near North Port.

Subtle developmental differences in children whose brains seemed normal at birth underscore the need to follow children long term — a lesson that may be key for babies exposed to COVID-19.

The invasive Aedes scapularis, known to carry yellow fever and Venezuelan equine encephalitis, and Aedes tortilis bring the total known species in Collier to 48.

Hillsborough County has seen an increase in the number of cases related to mosquito-borne illnesses. Here’s what you need to know and what precautions you can take.

The number of reported Zika cases in Florida this year has increased to 80, while a baby has been born with a condition known as congenital Zika syndrome,…

Monday the Florida Department of Health in Duval County announced the confirmation of another new human case of the West Nile Virus infection in...

Bay County health officials are reporting an additional human case of the West Nile Virus. They’re urging residents to remain diligent in protecting...

While the number is down from the past two years, Florida has had 59 reported cases of the mosquito-borne Zika virus in 2018, according to a state…