Tag: Vector-Borne Diseases
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Invasive Disease-Carrying Mosquito Reaches the Rocky Mountains: What This Means for Public Health
Introduction: A New Challenge for the Rockies An invasive disease-carrying mosquito has been detected in the Rocky Mountain region, signaling a shift in the geographic landscape of vector-borne diseases. Scientists warn that the arrival of this mosquito species could increase the risk of illnesses such as West Nile virus, Zika, and dengue in communities that…
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Climate Change Spurs Infectious Diseases to New Regions
Introduction: The COP30 Warning on Health and Climate A new COP30 report highlights a worrying nexus: climate change is not only reshaping ecosystems but also extending the reach of infectious diseases. As temperatures rise, rainfall patterns shift, and extreme weather becomes more common, pathogens and their vectors gain new territory. The result could mean outbreaks…
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COP30 Findings: Climate Change Expands Infectious Diseases into New Regions
Overview: A Wake‑up Call from COP30 The latest COP30 report highlights a troubling trend: climate change is not only intensifying heat and storms but also reshaping the geographic footprint of infectious diseases. As temperatures rise and rainfall patterns shift, pathogens and their vectors are finding new habitats, bringing illnesses closer to populations that have little…
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Yellow fever and dengue surge in South America as climate crisis fuels health issues
Rising threats: Yellow fever and dengue climb in South America Across South America, health officials are grappling with an alarming uptick in yellow fever and dengue cases. The surge is increasingly tied to the climate crisis, which is expanding the habitats of the mosquitoes that spread these diseases. As temperatures rise, rainfall patterns shift, and…
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Climate Crisis Drives Yellow Fever and Dengue Surge in South America
Rising Vectors, Rising Threats: Yellow Fever and Dengue Take Hold In recent years, South America has witnessed a troubling surge in mosquito-borne illnesses, notably yellow fever and dengue. Public health officials say the climate crisis — with higher temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and longer dry spells followed by heavy rains — is lengthening the seasons…
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Dengue Surge in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 102 New Cases Reported
Dengue cases spike in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as health authorities report 102 new infections Public health officials in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province announced a fresh surge in dengue cases, recording 102 new infections in the last 24 hours. The development underscores an ongoing outbreak that has kept medical facilities on high alert and prompted renewed calls…
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Bridging Gaps in Dengue Surveillance: Addressing Sylvatic DENV-2 Misclassification in RT-qPCR Assays
Introduction: The surveillance blind spot in dengue diagnostics Dengue viruses are routinely monitored through molecular serotyping assays that identify circulating serotypes in patient samples. Recent work by Suppiah and colleagues highlights a significant blind spot: sylvatic dengue virus type 2 (DENV-2) strains are increasingly misclassified as “Undetermined Serotype” when using common commercial RT-qPCR serotyping assays.…
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Strength in Action: A Dengue-Free Future Through Daily Habits
Strength in Action: A Dengue-Free Future Through Daily Habits Dengue prevention starts at home. In the Philippines, where tropical conditions and seasonal rains create ripe breeding grounds for mosquitoes, daily actions can make a meaningful difference. The Mission: TAPOSible campaign, launched by SC Johnson and anchored in the Department of Health’s 5S strategy, invites families…
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India Faces Alarming Long-Term Chikungunya Risk: Study Signals Looming Health Crisis
Overview: India at the Center of a Growing Chikungunya Threat A comprehensive global analysis has identified India as the country likely to bear the heaviest long-term burden from chikungunya, a mosquito-borne disease known for causing crippling joint pain and fever. The findings estimate that more than 50 lakh people in India could be at risk…
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Chikungunya Risk in India: 50 Lakh at Long-Term Threat
India Faces a Growing Long-Term Chikungunya Threat A new global study identifies India as the country most likely to bear the prolonged impact of chikungunya, a mosquito-borne disease that has surged in recent years. The findings suggest that more than five million people in India could be at risk of infection each year, underscoring a…