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Peru's Dengue Outbreak Nears 79,000 Cases, with El Niño Threatening to Trigger a Second Wave

Peru has recorded 78,912 dengue cases and 72 confirmed deaths in 2026, as El Niño, flooding and expanding urban transmission raise fears of a second wave.

Latin Times · 14h ago

Where humans build, mosquitoes follow – bringing dengue, West Nile and other diseases with them

A mosquito buzzing in your backyard may seem like a minor annoyance. But these tiny insects, with their taste for human blood, are increasingly appearing in areas where they were once rare or absent, and that’s raising concerns about the spread of mosquito-borne diseases, including West Nile, Zika and dengue…

The Conversation · 17h ago

Sarasota County Confirms Locally Acquired West Nile Virus Case as Older Adults Face Greater Risk of Severe Illness

Sarasota County confirmed a locally acquired West Nile virus case. Most infections cause no symptoms, but older adults face a higher risk.

Medical Daily · 18h ago

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Florida Local Dengue Cases Reach 425 as Manatee Confirms Its First Infection and Citrus Joins the State Count

Florida's locally acquired dengue cases hit 425 in 11 counties as Manatee confirms a first case. Severe warning signs that need urgent care.

Medical Daily · Oct 26

Florida Dengue Reaches 425 Local Cases as Orlando Area Logs October Infections and Seminole Issues First Advisory

Florida has 425 local dengue cases, with Orange, Brevard, and Seminole reporting infections. What Orlando-area families should watch for and how to cut risk.

Medical Daily · Oct 25

Seminole County Confirms Locally Acquired Dengue Case Near Orlando and Issues Its First Mosquito-Borne Illness Advisory of 2026

Seminole County confirmed a locally acquired dengue case and issued its first mosquito-borne illness advisory of 2026. Warning signs and prevention steps.

Medical Daily · Oct 23

₹10 lakh dengue health claim rejected over 2-year waiting period for a spinal disc condition; here’s why the policyholder won

A significant ruling by the Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission found in favor of a policyholder whose dengue hospitalisation claim was denied by HDFC Ergo due to a waiting period clause. This case highlights the importance of understanding policy exclusions and the need for insurers to substantiate their claims…

The Economic Times · Oct 22

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Florida's Citrus County Issues Mosquito-Borne Illness Alert After Two Confirmed Dengue Cases Spread by Local Mosquitoes

Citrus County, Florida, is under a mosquito-borne illness alert after two local dengue cases. Warning signs, who faces a higher risk, and next steps.

Medical Daily · Oct 21

Dengue Test Results Took One to Two Months in the Virgin Islands Until a Local Lab Began Testing

CDC says Virgin Islands dengue results took up to two months before local testing began. What the lesson means as Florida reports local spread.

Medical Daily · Oct 20

Florida Adds 72 Local Dengue Cases in One Week as Pinellas Nearly Doubles and 2026 Total Hits 368

Florida reported 72 new local dengue cases in one week, bringing its 2026 total to 368. Pinellas nearly doubled, and September onsets now lead the season.

Medical Daily · Oct 19

A dengue vaccine is now available for travellers. Here’s what you need to know

Some of the most popular travel destinations for Australians are also places where dengue is common.

The Conversation · Oct 15

Hawaii Confirms Ninth Travel-Related Dengue Case of 2026 on Oahu as Mosquito Control Teams Target Affected Area

Hawaii confirmed its ninth travel-related dengue case of 2026 on Oahu. No local spread is reported. Here are the symptoms and steps to take now.

Medical Daily · Oct 15

Hillsborough Dengue Emergency Faces October 15 Expiration as Mosquito Spending Passes $4 Million and Cases Reach 259

Hillsborough's dengue emergency expires Oct. 15 unless renewed. See what the order does, the latest case counts, and what Tampa households should do.

Medical Daily · Oct 14

Broward Becomes Eighth Florida County with Local Dengue as State Adds 44 Cases and Widens Mosquito Advisories

Florida logged 44 more local dengue cases, reaching 296, and Broward became the eighth affected county. What South Florida families should know.

Medical Daily · Oct 11

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Times Life · Oct 11

3 Zoonoses Indian Pet Owners Should Actually Know About

What a Zoonosis Actually IsRoughly sixty percent of known infectious diseases in humans originated in animals. A zoonosis is any pathogen that crosses from a vertebrate animal to a person under natural conditions, no laboratory, no unusual exposure. The three covered here are not exotic. They circulate in Indian homes,…

The Guardian - US · Sep 28

Dengue fever outbreak prompts Florida counties to declare state of emergency

CDC says 392 cases of Dengue were reported for the year so far in the state, along with different county-level data

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Florida on alert as state declares emergency over ‘breakbone fever’ dengue outbreak

Florida has recently declared a local state of emergency in response to a rising dengue fever outbreak impacting various counties. With almost 200 locally contracted cases reported this year, showing a dramatic increase from the previous year, officials have initiated strategic mosquito-control measures to tackle the growing mosquito population and…

MyLifeXP · Sep 25

7 Warning Signs That Separate Dengue From Influenza

A sudden fever, headache and body pain can look like a routine viral infection. But sometimes, those same symptoms can point todengue fever, especially in areas where mosquito-borne infections are common. Influenza can also cause sudden fever, body aches and fatigue, making the two illnesses easy to confuse in the…

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The Conversation · Aug 20

Okapi: new book celebrates a once famous animal and recovers Indigenous experts’ place in its history

As a child growing up in the Ndumo Game Reserve on the South Africa-Mozambique border, Simon Pooley read an animal encyclopaedia given to his family by a visiting scientist. He became fascinated by the okapi, a striking animal from the Congo Basin rainforest. Decades later as a conservation scientist and…

The Independent UK · Jun 25

The mosquito-borne diseases that could soon reach the UK as temperatures soar

Mosquitoes capable of carrying nasty illnesses, such as dengue fever and Zika, could also take hold in the UK in the coming years due to climate change

Medical Daily · Jun 9

Dengue Risk Rises in San Antonio and South Texas as World Cup Fans Arrive from High-Outbreak Nations — Health Officials Issue Mosquito Warning

San Antonio faces elevated dengue fever risk as World Cup brings international visitors from dengue-endemic countries. Positive mosquito pools confirmed in Bexar County. Officials urge bite prevention.

Medical Daily · Jun 1

Florida Reports Rising Dengue Activity as Miami-Dade Intensifies Mosquito Surveillance

Florida continues to face an elevated dengue fever risk in May 2026, with Miami-Dade County remaining a key monitoring region for locally acquired mosquito-borne infections.

The Independent UK · Mar 26

Spike in holidaymakers returning to UK with tropical illnesses – what you need to know

Health officials have warned holidaymakers about a rise in travel-related infections, particularly chikungunya virus, urging protection against mosquito bites. The UK Health Security Agency reported a 43% increase in chikungunya cases in 2025, reaching 160 in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with most linked to travel in Sri Lanka, India…

The Conversation · Mar 24

Dengue fever is a growing problem: why it’s so hard to beat with vaccines

Dengue, a mosquito-borne disease, affects millions of people every year across Asia, Africa and Latin America. And it’s expanding geographically as warmer temperatures and urban growth allow mosquito populations to thrive in new regions.

inkl · Feb 11

Pacific Countries Launch Robust Efforts to Combat Dengue Fever

The Pacific region, renowned for its magnificent landscapes and vibrant culture, is currently at the forefront of an aggressive initiative to tackle the dengue fever outbreaks affecting several of its island nations. Despite the challenges imposed by this viral outbreak, countries like Samoa, the Cook Islands, and Kiribati are responding…

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