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Peru has recently declared a health emergency in response to a significant increase in dengue fever cases. The South American country is grappling with a growing number of dengue cases, with the situation exacerbated by higher-than-usual temperatures caused by the El Nino weather pattern. Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection that is transmitted primarily by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. It is characterized by symptoms such as high fever, severe headaches, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and body aches. In severe cases, it can lead to dengue hemorrhagic fever, which can be life-threatening. According to the Peruvian health ministry, there has been a staggering increase in the number of dengue cases reported in the first seven weeks of 2024. The figures are twice as high as those ...

Dengue fever has become a major concern in Brazil, with a significant upsurge in cases reported in recent years. This mosquito-borne illness has prompted emergency measures and the initiation of mass vaccination campaigns. The dengue fever outbreak in Brazil has reached alarming proportions, with a staggering increase in reported cases compared to previous years. According to the health ministry, 364,855 cases of infection have been reported in the first five weeks of this year alone, which is four times higher than the number of cases during the same period in 2023. This surge in dengue fever has resulted in 40 confirmed deaths, with an additional 265 deaths under investigation. To combat the rapid spread of dengue fever, Brazilian health authorities have implemented emergency measu...

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Peru Declares Health Emergency Amid Rising Dengue Fever Crisis

Dengue Fever Outbreak in Brazil: The Exciting Start of Mass Vaccination