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Brazil accounts for 67% of cases of dengue fever in Latin America

Latin America accounts for more than 4.6 million positive cases of dengue fever and 1,500 deaths
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Published at: 12/04/2024 04:27 PM

The arbovirus specialist from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Carlos Melo, reported that Brazil is the epicenter nation in the dengue region, registering 67.4% of cases, or 3.1 million people infected so far in 2024.

 

While Paraguay is in second place, followed by Argentina and Peru, Melo points out, while explaining that these outbreaks are due to climate change and the El Niño phenomenon.

 

The PAHO expert also said that the period of drought intensifies the breeding of mosquito eggs due to water storage.

 

According to the Xinhua website, Latin America has more than 4.6 million positive cases of dengue fever and 1,500 deaths.

 

Mazo News Team