Dengue Outbreak Surpasses Record in the Americas
The Americas are currently facing a dengue outbreak of unprecedented proportions, with cases surging past 5.2 million and surpassing the previous record set in 2023. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has declared an emergency situation due to the alarming rise in cases, particularly in countries in the southern hemisphere like Brazil and Peru.
Factors such as rising temperatures and inadequate water and sanitation services have been cited as contributors to the increase in dengue cases. While a vaccine for dengue exists, it is not capable of immediately interrupting outbreaks, leaving countries struggling to contain the spread of the virus.
Dengue is a mosquito-borne virus spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, and hospitals in Peru are reportedly overwhelmed by the outbreak, treating more patients than in 2023. PAHO has recommended measures such as surveillance, mosquito control, and clinical management to help control the outbreak.
The virus is endemic in over 100 countries and US territories like Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, highlighting the urgent need for a coordinated effort to address the dengue epidemic in the Americas. Stay tuned to World News Live for updates on this developing situation.
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