#mosquito-borne-disease

#mosquito-borne-disease

EEE is a rare mosquito-borne disease that can cause severe brain inflammation and has about a 30% mortality rate.

There is no vaccine for EEE in humans, making awareness and prevention essential.

Plymouth, Massachusetts is closing parks and playgrounds at night due to elevated EEE risk after the first human case since 2020.

West Nile Virus (WNV) is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental U.S., and its transmission involves infected birds and mosquitoes.

West Nile virus cases are rising in Europe and the U.S., with seasonal peaks noted in August, raising concerns about public health.

West Nile virus is a leading cause of mosquito-borne disease. Symptoms range from mild fever to severe neurological issues.

Brazil is experiencing a surge in cases of dengue fever, with the Health Ministry expecting over 4.2 million cases this year.

Factors contributing to the outbreak include El Nino, climate change, record heat, and above-average rainfall in the country.

Peru declared a health emergency due to a surge in dengue cases exacerbated by El Nino.

The health emergency will facilitate faster fund transfer and medical assistance to the affected regions.