Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus and dengue fever are causing concern in various regions. Cases of dengue fever are surging in Central America, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America, with significant increases compared to the previous year. The spread of these diseases is being attributed to climate change, expanding the habitat of disease-carrying mosquitoes. Public health officials are issuing alerts and urging preventive measures to control the outbreaks.
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
The climate crisis is increasing the frequency of dangerous mosquito borne diseases like West Nile Virus & Dengue fever in Central Texas. With a mosquito pool in Austin testing positive for West Nile virus, please remember to drain standing water & use insect repellent outside. https://t.co/iyNZxOZJrw
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
Join us on May 30, 2024, from 10-11 am ET for a crucial discussion on the dengue outbreak in Latin America. We'll explore vaccine research, public health preparedness, and lessons learned from COVID-19. Moderated by Beatriz García Nice, with experts from PAHO, Uruguay, and…
Climate change is expanding the habitat of the mosquitoes that carry the disease, allowing them to spread further north. https://t.co/4nalmxOaeQ
.#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
The Southern Nevada Health District announced that the first West Nile virus positive mosquitoes of the season have been detected in Clark County. https://t.co/xQcrozhzGk
“In Mexico and some Central America countries, dengue cases are already up between 2.5 and 6 times higher than the same time in 2023. In the Caribbean region, cases are up 5.7-fold from the previous year.” https://t.co/5J5UXqMAvQ
Latin America is experiencing its worst dengue fever outbreak on record after an unusually wet and warm summer created ideal conditions for the fever to thrive. Experts warn this could be a preview at how climate change affects the spread of dengue. https://t.co/qs74s160ak
PAHO issues dengue alert for Central America, Mexico, Caribbean Transmission is increasing in the regions, with cases well above last year at this time. https://t.co/PUUafhoLAK https://t.co/zov5JbWNxL
Here's what you need to know about the mosquito pool that tested positive for West Nile virus in Travis County https://t.co/BrxbcVOCBc
A mosquito pool in southeast Austin has tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to officials with Austin Public Health. https://t.co/SK5OFq9ZOw
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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in north Las Vegas valley https://t.co/1nMTwdV30v
Southern Nevada Health District officials are urging Clark County residents to help prevent the spread of the mosquitoes, which were found in 43 ZIP codes last year. https://t.co/2TrZMlg9BA