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The book analyzes the evolution of the dengue virus and the challenges of global control.

This work brings together experts from different fields in an integrated approach to the disease.
This work brings together experts from different fields in an integrated approach to the disease.

Millimeter wings beat under the watchful eye of the camera

Documentaries detail the life cycle of the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes
Documentaries detail the life cycle of the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes

The 'Aedes' dies through the mouth

Innovative technology co-patented by Fiocruz creates food capsule capable of killing mosquito larvae and contributing to vector control
Innovative technology co-patented by Fiocruz creates food capsule capable of killing mosquito larvae and contributing to vector control

New partnership develops method for controlling Aedes aegypti

Institute signed an agreement with a private company for innovative technology to combat mosquitoes
Institute signed an agreement with a private company for innovative technology to combat mosquitoes

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

Comic book teaches how to combat the Aedes aegypti mosquito

Prepared by researchers from IOC and UFRGS, a publication for children and young people is available for free online
Prepared by researchers from IOC and UFRGS, a publication for children and young people is available for free online

Aedes awareness to prevent dengue, Zika and chikungunya 

With an eye on the arrival of summer, IOC and Museu da Vida promoted activities to reinforce mosquito control strategies
With an eye on the arrival of summer, IOC and Museu da Vida promoted activities to reinforce mosquito control strategies

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

Record of deaths from dengue calls attention to the fight against Aedes aegypti

In summer, heat and increased frequency of rain encourage rapid proliferation of the mosquito, which can also transmit Zika and chikungunya
In summer, heat and increased frequency of rain encourage rapid proliferation of the mosquito, which can also transmit Zika and chikungunya

Detection of a new genotype of dengue virus in Brazil

More widespread in the world, the cosmopolitan lineage of serotype 2 of the virus was detected in Goiás. Scientists have not identified, so far, an association between the strain and the increase in cases of the disease in the state, but they warn of the importance of control and surveillance actions
More widespread in the world, the cosmopolitan lineage of serotype 2 of the virus was detected in Goiás. Scientists have not identified, so far, an association between the strain and the increase in cases of the disease in the state, but they warn of the importance of control and surveillance actions

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

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

Today (17/12): surveillance and control strategies for arboviruses are meeting topics

Seminar aims to strengthen surveillance and control of dengue, Zika and chikungunya transmission in Brazilian cities
Seminar aims to strengthen surveillance and control of dengue, Zika and chikungunya transmission in Brazilian cities

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

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

Concept created by IOC inspires superhero against Aedes

Inspired by the 10 Minutes Against Aedes, campaign by the RJ State Department of Health creates child hero to encourage actions to control mosquitoes
Inspired by the 10 Minutes Against Aedes, campaign by the RJ State Department of Health creates child hero to encourage actions to control mosquitoes

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

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