Why There Has Never Been a Local Zika Outbreak in Taiwan – The Role of Dengue Fever and Japanese Encephalitis
Dengue fever epidemics are common in Taiwan during the summer, and cases of Japanese encephalitis are also heard from time to time. Dengue, Japanese encephalitis, and Zika virus are all “flaviviruses” transmitted by mosquito vectors. Why has there never been a local Zika outbreak? The latest national research highlights that neutralizing antibodies that can inhibit […]
Taiwan Researchers Discover Zika-Neutralizing Antibodies in Dengue-Infected Patients
1/24/2024 8.25pm (updated at 1/24 8.47pm) The research team of Zhao Daiyu (front left), professor at the Institute of Microbiology and Public Health at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of National Chung Hsing University, found that patients infected with the dengue virus who had previously been infected with the Japanese encephalitis virus or vaccinated with […]
The Importance of Vaccinating Children: A Guide for Parents
Importance of Vaccinating Children for their Safety and Health As parents, ensuring the safety and health of our children is of utmost importance. One of the most effective ways to protect them from potentially life-threatening diseases is through vaccination. When a vaccine is administered, it triggers an immune response in the body, similar to a […]
Why Fall Mosquitoes Are More Venomous Than Summer Mosquitoes
Are Fall Mosquitoes More Venomous than Summer Mosquitoes? As summer comes to an end and November approaches, mosquitoes are still plaguing us. Typically, mosquito numbers peak between July and August and then decline by mid-September. However, since 2018, more mosquitoes have actually been collected in September than in August. This begs the question: why do […]
