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Margareth Capurro

These mosquitoes could be a weapon against Zika

The mosquito that carries the Zika virus also carries dengue and other deadly diseases. So research into how to kill or alter the mosquito population is crucial in Brazil.

These mosquitoes could be a weapon against Zika
Brazil Zika and Olympic budget comparison chart

The budget for the Rio Olympics is 16 times higher than the budget to combat the Zika virus

The budget for the Rio Olympics is 16 times higher than the budget to combat the Zika virus
Brazilian soldiers inspecting water container for Zika

Improving water sources, sanitation facilities and poverty alleviation may not be the solution to Brazil's Zika outbreak

Improving water sources, sanitation facilities and poverty alleviation may not be the solution to Brazil's Zika outbreak
Brazilian soldiers distribute educational flyers about the Zika virus in São Paulo, the country's largest city.

Zika is a window into a much bigger story in Brazil

Zika is a window into a much bigger story in Brazil