DENGUE

This early study tested whether giving the Qdenga dengue vaccine as a skin injection (instead of the usual shot) works well in 29 healthy Thai adults aged 18-60. Researchers measured immune responses and safety over 120 days. The goal was to see if this method could be a simpler …

This study tested a new dengue vaccine called V181 in 1,364 healthy adults aged 18 to 50 in Brazil. The goal was to see if V181 is safe and triggers a strong immune response against all four types of dengue virus, comparing it to an existing vaccine. Results showed that V181 work…

This study tested whether a drug called fenretinide (ISLA101) could prevent or reduce dengue symptoms. Fifteen healthy adults were given either the drug or a placebo and then exposed to a mild dengue virus. Researchers measured virus levels and immune responses over 29 days to se…

This study tested a method called Targeted Indoor Residual Spraying (TIRS) to see if it could prevent diseases spread by mosquitoes, like dengue, chikungunya, and Zika. Over 4,400 children aged 2 to 15 in Merida, Mexico took part. Researchers sprayed inside homes in certain neigh…

This study tested whether sending health tips via WhatsApp could help families in Colombia prevent diseases spread by mosquitoes, like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya. About 900 households took part, with some getting WhatsApp messages plus community support, others only community …

This study looked at how people's immune systems react to proteins in mosquito saliva after being bitten. The goal was to find markers that show how much exposure people have to mosquitoes that carry malaria and dengue. Researchers used controlled mosquito bites in healthy adults…

This study looked at whether dengue virus can be found in the sperm of infected men. Ten men with active dengue provided samples to check for the virus and see if lab cleaning methods could remove it. The goal is to better understand how the virus spreads and help keep fertility …