Maps show dengue fever risk areas as CDC warns of global ... - CBS News
Jul 3, 2024 · Where exactly are cases of dengue fever being detected? What to know after U.S. health officials warned doctors to be alert for the mosquito-borne virus.
CDC warns a surge in global dengue cases is raising risk in US
Jun 25, 2024 · More than 5.2 million cases of dengue fever have been reported across the Americas. CNN's Gustavo Valdes reports infections have already set a record for this year.
Concerns Raised as Dengue Spreads in the Americas at Record …
Dec 10, 2024 · Concerns among health officials have continued the spread of dengue fever as cases have reached unprecedented levels in the Americas. According to officials, there have been 12.6 million suspected ...
What you need to know about the latest outbreak of dengue fever
Apr 12, 2024 · Roughly 4.7 million people have been infected with dengue fever so far in 2024, an explosion of cases centered in Latin America and the Caribbean that experts warn could grow.
Dengue - Global situation - World Health Organization (WHO)
May 30, 2024 · Dengue virus is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Cases are most commonly asymptomatic or result in mild febrile illness. However, some cases will develop severe dengue, which may involve shock, …
Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas ... - Associated Press News
Dec 10, 2024 · SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Dengue fever is sweeping across the Caribbean and the Americas, with a record 12.6 million suspected cases of the mosquito-transmitted virus reported this year, nearly triple the number from last year, health officials said Tuesday. Cases of dengue have been surging globally as warmer weather brought on by climate change enables mosquitoes to expand their reach.
Honduras declares health emergency as Central America starts peak ... - CNN
Jun 1, 2024 · Dengue is a virus that is spread mainly through the Aedes aegypti mosquito. Honduras has declared a national health emergency after reporting a rise in hospitalizations and deaths from dengue,...
Dengue fever: Research points to climate change's role in ... - NBC News
Rising temperatures are responsible for nearly a fifth of the world’s dengue burden, according to the new findings — a share that's expected to keep rising. Nearly 12 million cases of dengue...
Increased Risk of Dengue Virus Infections in the United States
Jun 25, 2024 · Seek medical care if you have a fever or have dengue symptoms and live in or traveled to an area with dengue outbreaks. If you plan international travel to a an area with frequent or continuous dengue transmission , protect …
Dengue fever, once confined to the tropics, now threatens ... - NBC News
May 28, 2024 · Dengue is a viral fever caused by four different viruses and spread through mosquito bites. It’s common in many tropical regions across the globe, but has begun to appear in more temperate...