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IOC contributes to a public hearing on the fight against dengue in Alerj

Institute researchers addressed actions in the areas of vector surveillance and diagnosis
Institute researchers addressed actions in the areas of vector surveillance and diagnosis

Saúde 360: infographic teaches how to control Aedes aegypti to reduce the transmission of dengue, Zika and chikungunya

Check out graphic material with information about mosquito biology and guidance on how to identify and eliminate breeding sites
Check out graphic material with information about mosquito biology and guidance on how to identify and eliminate breeding sites

Aedes aegypti: access and share reliable information

Institute provides several products and initiatives on the vector of dengue, Zika and chikungunya
Institute provides several products and initiatives on the vector of dengue, Zika and chikungunya

Project of IOC is the basis for the Federal Government's campaign against dengue

'10 minutes against Aedes' initiative was designed based on scientific knowledge about the vector
'10 minutes against Aedes' initiative was designed based on scientific knowledge about the vector

What you need to know about Aedes aegypti in two minutes

Simple and objective video presents information about the vector of dengue, Zika and chikungunya
Simple and objective video presents information about the vector of dengue, Zika and chikungunya

Panel prepared by IOC and SES-RJ helps surveillance of arboviruses

Platform facilitates visualization of data on dengue, chikungunya and Zika in the 92 municipalities of RJ
Platform facilitates visualization of data on dengue, chikungunya and Zika in the 92 municipalities of RJ

IOC participates in a meeting of the Ministry of Health in preparation for the period of high transmission of arboviruses 

The meeting took place from 24 to 27/10, in the Federal District, and brought together representatives from all capitals and 15 other municipalities
The meeting took place from 24 to 27/10, in the Federal District, and brought together representatives from all capitals and 15 other municipalities

Unraveling the biological rhythm of Aedes

Study identifies, for the first time, genes that regulate mosquito activity according to ambient temperature
Study identifies, for the first time, genes that regulate mosquito activity according to ambient temperature

Aedes from A to Z

The book addresses the main historical and social aspects that make this vector one of the most difficult to control. Biology, habits and surveillance, control and communication strategies are also discussed.
The book addresses the main historical and social aspects that make this vector one of the most difficult to control. Biology, habits and surveillance, control and communication strategies are also discussed.

Reinforcement for the surveillance of arboviruses

Coordinated by IOC, ArboAlvo Program promotes training of professionals from the Ministry of Health on new methodologies for the surveillance of diseases such as dengue, Zika and chikungunya
Coordinated by IOC, ArboAlvo Program promotes training of professionals from the Ministry of Health on new methodologies for the surveillance of diseases such as dengue, Zika and chikungunya

Summer illnesses and pandemic: prevention is the keyword

Biologist warns of possible increase in cases of dengue, Zika and chikungunya, transmitted by Aedes aegypti. The combination of high temperatures and rainfall accelerates mosquito proliferation.
Biologist warns of possible increase in cases of dengue, Zika and chikungunya, transmitted by Aedes aegypti. The combination of high temperatures and rainfall accelerates mosquito proliferation.

Aedes aegypti shows low competence to transmit Zika

A study carried out with direct feeding on infected primates indicates that the high density of the mosquito has a fundamental impact on the spread of the disease
A study carried out with direct feeding on infected primates indicates that the high density of the mosquito has a fundamental impact on the spread of the disease

Increased knowledge of the dengue virus

Study awarded with honorable mention in the 2019 Capes de Thesis Award, in the Biological Sciences III category, analyzes the dispersion and genetic characteristics of dengue virus serotype 1 in Brazil and the Americas
Study awarded with honorable mention in the 2019 Capes de Thesis Award, in the Biological Sciences III category, analyzes the dispersion and genetic characteristics of dengue virus serotype 1 in Brazil and the Americas

Chikungunya: prevention is the keyword

With the participation of IOC, a meeting promoted by TV Globo in Parque Madureira, in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, highlighted measures to prevent the proliferation of Aedes aegypti, which transmits the disease
With the participation of IOC, a meeting promoted by TV Globo in Parque Madureira, in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, highlighted measures to prevent the proliferation of Aedes aegypti, which transmits the disease

Mosquitoes and their biological clock variations

Research points out that Aedes and Culex mosquitoes react differently to light and heat stimuli, which can impact disease transmission
Research points out that Aedes and Culex mosquitoes react differently to light and heat stimuli, which can impact disease transmission

Concept '10 Minutes against Aedes' inspires campaign in Rio

Developed by IOC, initiative seeks to mobilize the population in the fight against the vector of dengue, Zika and chikungunya
Developed by IOC, initiative seeks to mobilize the population in the fight against the vector of dengue, Zika and chikungunya

International Film Award on Aedes Mosquitoes

Video produced by IOC received a special award at the Videomed festival in Spain. Production can be watched for free online
Video produced by IOC received a special award at the Videomed festival in Spain. Production can be watched for free online

aedes online

Produced by IOC, film 'Getting to know Aedes mosquitoes, which transmit arboviruses' gets a free online version in three languages
Produced by IOC, film 'Getting to know Aedes mosquitoes, which transmit arboviruses' gets a free online version in three languages

Study demonstrates venereal transmission of Zika between Aedes aegypti mosquitoes

Phenomenon helps explain the spread of the virus. Experts recommend intensifying mosquito control measures during the summer rainy season
Phenomenon helps explain the spread of the virus. Experts recommend intensifying mosquito control measures during the summer rainy season

IOC leads mapping of Aedes resistance

At the request of the Ministry of Health, the laboratory of the IOC coordinates an activity that involves 145 municipalities from all states. More than 20 traps will be spread across the country
At the request of the Ministry of Health, the laboratory of the IOC coordinates an activity that involves 145 municipalities from all states. More than 20 traps will be spread across the country

Prevention, education and health promotion strategies for Aedes aegypti are presented at an event in Bahia

The 10 minutes Against Aedes initiative and the video lessons project about the vector were selected to participate in the Fair for Health Solutions - Zika
The 10 minutes Against Aedes initiative and the video lessons project about the vector were selected to participate in the Fair for Health Solutions - Zika

Scientists discuss insecticide resistance and vector control

The search for improvements in the effectiveness of chemical control of disease-transmitting mosquitoes, such as Aedes aegypti, and the use of alternative methods were highlights of the meeting of the International Insecticide Resistance Network
The search for improvements in the effectiveness of chemical control of disease-transmitting mosquitoes, such as Aedes aegypti, and the use of alternative methods were highlights of the meeting of the International Insecticide Resistance Network

Brazilian experience in Aedes control at CDC

Specialist of IOC was the only representative of the country to participate in a meeting of the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Specialist of IOC was the only representative of the country to participate in a meeting of the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Course trains popular agents to control Aedes

Residents of three communities in Rio were trained to disseminate information on the prevention of diseases such as dengue, Zika and chikungunya
Residents of three communities in Rio were trained to disseminate information on the prevention of diseases such as dengue, Zika and chikungunya

Fighting Aedes is the subject of a children's booklet

Games and comic book language seek to win over children in the effort to control the vector
Games and comic book language seek to win over children in the effort to control the vector

Prevention against Aedes from Rio to Cuiabá

Researchers and students from IOC promote awareness about fighting mosquitoes at the 'Bem Estar Global' event, on TV Globo, in Mato Grosso. Check out the photo gallery
Researchers and students from IOC promote awareness about fighting mosquitoes at the 'Bem Estar Global' event, on TV Globo, in Mato Grosso. Check out the photo gallery

Zika: study pointed to the presence of the virus in Aedes in RJ

An unpublished study pointed out the presence of the virus in mosquitoes collected in RJ. Finding reinforces that A. aegypti must be the most frequent transmission route in the country
An unpublished study pointed out the presence of the virus in mosquitoes collected in RJ. Finding reinforces that A. aegypti must be the most frequent transmission route in the country

Now it's '10 Minutes Against Aedes'

Faced with the current context of public health, a campaign designed by IOC is updated to reinforce the fight against the mosquito that transmits dengue, Zika and chikungunya
Faced with the current context of public health, a campaign designed by IOC is updated to reinforce the fight against the mosquito that transmits dengue, Zika and chikungunya

Partnership against the Aedes aegypti mosquito

With the participation of IOC, a meeting held at the TV Globo Kiosk, in Copacabana, highlighted aspects of mosquito prevention and clarified doubts about the insect and the Zika virus
With the participation of IOC, a meeting held at the TV Globo Kiosk, in Copacabana, highlighted aspects of mosquito prevention and clarified doubts about the insect and the Zika virus

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