The spread of dengue fever, once limited to the tropics, now poses a threat to the U.S. Climate change has expanded the habitat of disease-carrying mosquitoes, leading to increased cases in the Americas. The Pan American Health Organization has reported over 8 million dengue cases this year, a significant rise from the previous year, resulting in at least 3,600 deaths. Experts are concerned about the strain on public health resources and the region's preparedness to combat infectious diseases. WHO has launched a dengue dashboard, highlighting the global threat with the Americas being the hardest-hit region. Latin America is facing its worst dengue outbreak on record, with case numbers significantly higher than in previous years. A study suggests Brazil and Mexico could experience a significant increase in dengue spread in the future. An analysis in Nicaragua indicates that prior Zika exposure raises the risk of symptomatic dengue infections, impacting vaccine rollout strategies.
A new analysis of #dengue cases in a pediatric cohort in Nicaragua deciphers how prior #Zika exposure raises the risk of symptomatic infections with the DENV3/4 serotypes, with implications for the safe rollout of vaccines. @josviczammad @HarrisProgram https://t.co/F9HJhGvQN0 https://t.co/DokVuEclFy
Brazil and Mexico may be affected by a much greater spread of dengue in the years to come, #TemertyMed study shows @Nature https://t.co/t9lMvr377P
"Latin America is experiencing its worst dengue fever outbreak on record. Case numbers in the first 4 ½ months of 2024 are already 238% higher than they were by this time last year, which itself ended with a record 4.1 million cases." https://t.co/hevGTw9STt
WHO launches dengue dashboard as global threat remains high So far this year, 90 countries globally have reported active dengue transmission, with the Americas as the hardest-hit region. https://t.co/g6LminF5iO Photo: CDC / James Gathany https://t.co/w88no3PiaJ
The dengue epidemic in South America arrived early and spread rapidly this year and climate change will produce similarly intense future outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases. My thanks to @pahowho, @MSPUruguay, and @butantanoficial for their insights on regional preparedness. https://t.co/6XsjQIhsOz
Dengue cases in Americas surpass last year's record high, WHO says https://t.co/JLYl5xfH9S https://t.co/yeAINBcsMr
Dengue cases have substantially increased in the Americas this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday, which indicates the mosquito-borne viral illness remains a high-risk threat to public health. https://t.co/PRPZ1QPzqJ https://t.co/PRPZ1QPzqJ
🔵 DENGUE CASES IN AMERICAS SURPASS LAST YEAR'S RECORD HIGH, WHO SAYS Full Story → https://t.co/3jnFjjV2s1 Dengue cases have substantially increased in the Americas this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday, which indicates the mosquito-borne viral…
The Pan American Health Organization has recorded more than 8 million dengue fever cases this year, more than three times the number in the same period in 2023. The disease has killed at least 3,600 people so far. Join us this morning to discuss the regional response. https://t.co/PM6lTG0pF2
The Pan American Health Organization has recorded more than 8 million dengue fever cases this year, more than three times the number in the same period in 2023. The disease has killed at least 3,600 people so far. Join us tomorrow to discuss the regional response. https://t.co/aMmka4W1uW
Dengue is straining public health resources throughout South America and leading to new questions about the region’s preparedness to control infectious diseases. To learn more, join us Thursday for a conversation with experts from @WHO @pahowho, @MSPUruguay, and @butantanoficial. https://t.co/LAqy41vtoi
“Dengue fever, once confined to the tropics, now threatens the U.S.” https://t.co/QpHDYMIL8g
.#Dengue fever, once confined to the tropics, now threatens the U.S. #ClimateChange is expanding the habitat of the mosquitoes that carry the disease, allowing them to spread further north. https://t.co/l2nmLm0Ad6