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
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
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
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
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
Maternal malnutrition increases susceptibility to congenital Zika syndrome, article finds
Study considered data from the epidemic in Brazil and experiments in mice. Lack of protein intake may be one of the factors that explain the concentration of cases in the Northeast
Study considered data from the epidemic in Brazil and experiments in mice. Lack of protein intake may be one of the factors that explain the concentration of cases in the Northeast
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
Progress in search for therapy to prevent congenital Zika syndrome
Drug used in the treatment of hepatitis C prevented transmission of the virus during pregnancy and prevented malformations in tests with monkeys, an experimental model closer to humans
Drug used in the treatment of hepatitis C prevented transmission of the virus during pregnancy and prevented malformations in tests with monkeys, an experimental model closer to humans
Study points to persistent Zika infection in the placenta
Research also found a reduction in levels of a molecule essential for the development of the brain of babies in cases of microcephaly
Research also found a reduction in levels of a molecule essential for the development of the brain of babies in cases of microcephaly
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
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
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
Closer to understanding the neurological damage caused by Zika
Attack of antibodies to a component present in nerve cells may be the key to explaining cases of microcephaly and Guillain-Barré syndrome
Attack of antibodies to a component present in nerve cells may be the key to explaining cases of microcephaly and Guillain-Barré syndrome
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
Drug protects cells from damage caused by Zika
Adopted in the treatment of hepatitis C, sofosbuvir inhibited the replication of the Zika virus in tests with cell cultures and mini-brains, preventing cell death
Adopted in the treatment of hepatitis C, sofosbuvir inhibited the replication of the Zika virus in tests with cell cultures and mini-brains, preventing cell death
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
Image shows Zika virus particles
Record in transmission electron microscopy was produced during a study on viral replication
Record in transmission electron microscopy was produced during a study on viral replication
Zika virus identified in the amniotic fluid of pregnant women in Brazil is similar to the strain that circulated in French Polynesia
Study published in the journal 'The Lancet Infectious Diseases' presents the first complete genetic sequencing of a Zika virus isolated from amniotic fluid
Study published in the journal 'The Lancet Infectious Diseases' presents the first complete genetic sequencing of a Zika virus isolated from amniotic fluid
Training for Zika diagnosis
Reference unit, Flavivirus Laboratory of IOC offers training to professionals from the Central Laboratory of Rio de Janeiro
Reference unit, Flavivirus Laboratory of IOC offers training to professionals from the Central Laboratory of Rio de Janeiro
PAHO alert on the Zika virus highlights the Institute's performance
Laboratory diagnosis correlated in an unprecedented way in the world the presence of the virus in amniotic fluid in cases of microcephaly
Laboratory diagnosis correlated in an unprecedented way in the world the presence of the virus in amniotic fluid in cases of microcephaly
