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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.

The ArboAlvo Project launches materials to support the fight against arboviruses in Brazil.

Manuals, atlases, and operating procedures can be accessed free of charge online.
Manuals, atlases, and operating procedures can be accessed free of charge online.

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

Scientific exchange against infectious diseases in the Americas and China

Researchers were invited to discuss respiratory viruses, arboviruses, education and equity
Researchers were invited to discuss respiratory viruses, arboviruses, education and equity

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

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

Resurgence of dengue virus serotype 3 worries experts

Study led by F.iocruz sequenced the genome of viruses detected in Roraima and Paraná
Study led by F.iocruz sequenced the genome of viruses detected in Roraima and Paraná

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

Cosmopolitan genotype of dengue virus serotype 2: the number of cases in the Midwest rises to 15

Fiocruz and Lacens detected the lineage in Mato Grosso do Sul, Mato Grosso and Goiás. Findings indicate sustained circulation in the region
Fiocruz and Lacens detected the lineage in Mato Grosso do Sul, Mato Grosso and Goiás. Findings indicate sustained circulation in the region

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

Parliamentary amendment guarantees the contribution of BRL 5 million for the acquisition of multi-user equipment

Initiative will strengthen SUS, bringing answers to fight diseases
Initiative will strengthen SUS, bringing answers to fight diseases

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

Hermann Schatzmayr: ten years without the virologist exponent

Institute recalls the professional trajectory of the scientist who trained generations of students and left a legion of admirers
Institute recalls the professional trajectory of the scientist who trained generations of students and left a legion of admirers

Methodologies recognized with Nobel Prize are applied in the IOC

Collaboration with winner of the Medicine category is at the origin of lines of research on flaviviruses. Genetic editing technique highlighted in Chemistry opens doors to innovations
Collaboration with winner of the Medicine category is at the origin of lines of research on flaviviruses. Genetic editing technique highlighted in Chemistry opens doors to innovations

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.

Brazilian technology for the development of dengue vaccines receives patent family

Method that combines two immunization strategies in a single vaccine was patented in Brazil and in countries such as the United States, Cuba, China, Peru and Colombia
Method that combines two immunization strategies in a single vaccine was patented in Brazil and in countries such as the United States, Cuba, China, Peru and Colombia

More than 120 complete dengue, Zika and chikungunya genomes

Sequencing samples from the Midwest region will help to identify the origin of viruses, the date of entry into national territory and calculate the possibility of new outbreaks
Sequencing samples from the Midwest region will help to identify the origin of viruses, the date of entry into national territory and calculate the possibility of new outbreaks

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

Surveillance for dengue, Zika and chikungunya is the focus of the project

The meeting discussed perspectives of the ArboAlvo project, which seeks to develop methods for defining areas at risk of transmitting these diseases
The meeting discussed perspectives of the ArboAlvo project, which seeks to develop methods for defining areas at risk of transmitting these diseases

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

Research on dengue wins Capes de Theses Award

Study on sporotrichosis won honorable mention. Best theses produced in IOC received the Alexandre Peixoto Award in a ceremony integrated with the strike activities
Study on sporotrichosis won honorable mention. Best theses produced in IOC received the Alexandre Peixoto Award in a ceremony integrated with the strike activities

Dengue, chikungunya and zika: prevention starts in winter

Researchers advise on measures that can combat the proliferation of Aedes aegypti and contribute to a next summer without epidemics. Eliminate, seal and treat are the keywords
Researchers advise on measures that can combat the proliferation of Aedes aegypti and contribute to a next summer without epidemics. Eliminate, seal and treat are the keywords

Multiple perspectives on dengue in a new book by Editora Fiocruzi

Editora F pre-releaseiocruz, the book 'Dengue: theories and practices' brings together texts by several specialists on the subject
Editora F pre-releaseiocruz, the book 'Dengue: theories and practices' brings together texts by several specialists on the subject

Fiocruz starts study with mosquitoes that can reduce dengue transmission

Research, which is already successfully carried out in Australia, Vietnam and Indonesia, uses a natural and safe bacterium as a way to reduce the transmission of the virus by the mosquito
Research, which is already successfully carried out in Australia, Vietnam and Indonesia, uses a natural and safe bacterium as a way to reduce the transmission of the virus by the mosquito

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