Dengue will ‘take off’ in southern Europe, US, Africa this decade, WHO scientist says
- Dengue fever, a deadly infectious disease, is projected to become a major threat in the southern United States, southern Europe, and new parts of Africa due to global warming and the spread of disease-carrying mosquitoes.
- The rising rates of dengue globally, driven by climate change, increased travel, and urbanization, will put immense pressure on hospital systems in many countries. The disease requires intensive clinical care, and the number of cases is likely underreported due to the high number of asymptomatic individuals.
- The World Health Organization recently recommended the Qdenga vaccine by Takeda Pharmaceuticals for children aged 6 to 16 in areas where dengue is a significant public health problem. However, the vaccine's approval in the United States was withdrawn, causing ongoing discussions between Takeda and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Higher temperatures favor breeding of the transmitting mosquito
Why dengue may 'take off' in Europe, US, Africa soon
Many cases go unrecorded, but in 2022 4.2 million cases were reported worldwide and public health officials have warned that near-record levels of transmission are expected this year. Bangladesh is currently experiencing its worst-ever outbreak, with more than 1,000 deaths
Dengue fever will become a major threat in the southern United States, southern Europe and parts of Africa this decade, as higher temperatures create favorable conditions for mosquitoes that carry the infection, said Jeremy Farar, infectious disease specialist at the World Health Organization (WHO).
Dengue will ‘take off’ in Europe, US and Africa this decade, WHO scientist says
Dengue fever will become a major threat in the southern United States, southern Europe and new parts of Africa this decade, the WHO's chief scientist said, as warmer temperatures create the conditions for the mosquitoes carrying the infection to spread.
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