Dengue Fever in Burkina Faso: Latest Updates and Control Measures – 2023

2023-12-15 01:05:00 Xinhua 15.12.2023 09h05 Dengue fever killed 688 people in Burkina Faso from January 1 to December 10, 2023, according to medical authorities. During an information meeting on Wednesday in Ziniaré, a town northeast of Ouagadougou, Ms. Rokia Guébré, district chief medical officer, explained that in the week of December 4 to 10, 2023, … Read more

Dengue Virus and Qdenga Vaccine: Information, Recommendations, and Updates

2023-12-02 10:11:00 The Qdenga vaccine can be used to vaccinate people who have already had a first dengue infection. The viral infection must have been confirmed by laboratory diagnostics. People aged four and over are vaccinated. Stiko and DTG published the information on Thursday. The vaccination involves two doses, the second of which is administered … Read more

Understanding the Microbiota Impact on Dengue Fever Infection and Prevention

2023-11-13 01:13:50 Patients infected with dengue fever release a higher amount of acetophenone, and the acetophenone in the odor component is highly attractive to mosquitoes. (Photo: Provided by Health Medical Network) Although the dengue fever epidemic has slowed down slightly since autumn, the number of dengue fever cases remains high in some areas. Chen Xiuxi, … Read more

the upward trend in the number of “native” cases seems to be confirmed in mainland France

2023-10-30 15:02:02 The year 2023 notably saw the recording of a first proven indigenous case in Île-de-France. The arrival of the West Nile virus in Aquitaine is also worrying. At the end of October, the tiger mosquito continues to thrive in France. After a year 2022 marked by a record number of cases of dengue … Read more

The increase in dengue cases continues in mainland France, including north of the Loire

2023-10-29 10:10:47 Favored by global warming, the tiger mosquito continues to thrive in France, including in the middle of autumn. And after a year 2022 marked by a record number of cases of dengue fever in mainland France, experts expect a comparable 2023 report and encourage preparation for a growing threat. Last year, theaedes albopictus … Read more

WHO is concerned about the progression of dengue in Europe, the United States and sub-Saharan Africa

2023-10-10 22:42:18 Faced with rising temperatures, dengue threatens to spread to the southern United States, southern Europe and Africa. The WHO is calling for increased preparedness for this rapidly expanding disease, exacerbated by climate change and urbanization. This will also interest you [EN VIDÉO] Interview: is the fight against mosquitoes endless? With the arrival of … Read more

Rising Concern: Possible Spread of Dengue Fever in Europe and USA

2023-10-07 19:32:00 On Friday, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned of a possible spread of dengue fever in parts of Europe. The virus could soon become native to Europe. Typically, mosquito species that transmit dengue fever are mainly found in tropical regions of Asia, South America and Africa. However, global warming is making new areas … Read more

Martinique Dengue Epidemic: Alarming Increase in Pediatric Cases

2023-09-24 04:32:00 Martinique continues to face a dengue epidemic. Disease monitoring indicators continue to progress, with a worrying increase in the number of cases among children. A 15% increase in cases in one week The virus of dengue still actively circulating in Martinique. The epidemiological situation in the territory shows no sign of improvement, as … Read more