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"Massachusetts towns on alert over potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus. Ten Massachusetts counties are at high or critical risk from the mosquito-borne virus eastern equine encephalitis, a rare but potentially deadly virus, state health officials warn.

The big picture: There are currently no vaccines or medicines available to treat EEE, also known as "Triple E," which about 30% of people die from, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "[M]any survivors have ongoing neurologic problems," per an online CDC post. "

• Rebecca Falconer • (August 25, 2024) •

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Dengue fever infections have skyrocketed as many nations have reported increasingly hot temperatures, which create ideal conditions for the mosquitoes that spread dengue to hatch en masse and carry higher amounts of the virus.

The most common symptom among those who contract the mosquito-borne disease is fever. Other symptoms include serious headaches, nausea, vomiting, rash and body pain.

Symptoms can be mild or severe. Most dengue fever patients recover in a week, but in severe cases the disease can be life-threatening and require hospitalization since it can result in shock, internal bleeding and even death.

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A record surge in dengue cases throughout Latin America and the Caribbean prompted the head of the Pan American Health Organization to warn of the need for proactive measures to curb the virus that is transmitted by mosquitoes.

PAHO Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa said in a press briefing Thursday that as of March 26, the region had seen more than 3.5 million cases of dengue and more than 1,000 deaths.

"This is cause for concern, as it represents three times more cases than those reported for the same period in 2023, a record year with more than 4.5 million cases reported in the region,” he said.

As of March, the hardest-hit countries in Latin America are Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina — which have accounted for 92% of the dengue cases and 87% of the deaths — where mosquitoes have thrived because of the warm and rainy weather this time of year.

Barbosa said, however, that they're seeing an uptick in Barbados, Costa Rica, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Martinique and Mexico, "where transmission is usually higher in the second half of the year.”

U.S. embassies have been issuing health alerts in countries throughout the region, urging people to cover their arms and legs, use mosquito repellent and avoid stagnant water and other mosquito-breeding places.

The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico declared a dengue public health emergency this week, with a surge in cases mostly in the island's capital, San Juan.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “dengue viruses are spread to people through the bite of an infected Aedes species” mosquito, with symptoms that can range from mild to life-threatening for those who get sick from the infection. About 1 in 20 people can get severe dengue, which can lead to death.

The most common symptom is fever, according to the CDC; other symptoms include serious headaches, nausea, vomiting, rash and body pain.

“Facing the dengue problem is a task for all sectors of society,” Barbosa said, urging community engagement.

This includes “efforts to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and protect against mosquito bites, increase preparedness in health services for early diagnosis and timely clinical management, and continuous work to educate the population about dengue symptoms and when to seek prompt medical attention,” according to a PAHO news release.

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Dengue Prevention and Treatment: Expert Advice from an MD in Medicine Doctor

Dengue fever, caused by the dengue virus and transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, poses a significant health threat in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly during the monsoon season. An MD in Medicine doctor emphasizes that awareness and preventive measures are crucial for safeguarding health. Here’s a comprehensive guide:

Understanding Dengue Fever

Dengue fever can range from mild to severe and is characterized by high fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, joint and muscle pain, and rash. Severe cases can lead to dengue hemorrhagic fever or dengue shock syndrome, which are life-threatening.

Prevention Strategies

Mosquito Control:

Eliminate Breeding Sites: Aedes mosquitoes breed in stagnant water. Regularly check and remove water from flower pots, old tires, buckets, and any other containers.

Use Insecticides: Apply larvicides to water storage containers and use adulticides as needed to reduce mosquito populations.

Community Awareness: Engage with local health authorities to promote community cleanup drives to remove potential mosquito breeding grounds.

Personal Protection:

Clothing: Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, socks, and shoes to reduce skin exposure.

Insect Repellent: Use EPA-registered insect repellents that contain DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR3535. Reapply as directed, especially after sweating or swimming.

Mosquito Nets: Sleep under a mosquito net, especially if you are in an area with high mosquito activity.

Home Protection:

Screens: Install screens on windows and doors to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home.

Air Conditioning: Use air conditioning when possible, as it helps reduce indoor mosquito populations.

Recognizing Symptoms

Dengue symptoms usually appear 4-10 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. Key symptoms to monitor include:

High fever (up to 104°F or 40°C)

Severe headache

Pain behind the eyes

Joint and muscle pain

Nausea and vomiting

Skin rash

Early detection and intervention are critical for effective management.

Treatment Options

Currently, there is no specific antiviral treatment for dengue fever. However, the MD Medicine doctor can recommend supportive care, which includes:

Hydration: Staying hydrated is crucial. Drink plenty of fluids such as water, electrolyte solutions, and clear soups to prevent dehydration.

Medications:

Pain Relief: Use acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain and fever relief. Avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen, as they can increase bleeding risks.

Monitoring: In severe cases, hospitalization may be necessary for monitoring vital signs, platelet counts, and providing intravenous fluids if dehydration occurs.

Avoiding Complications:

Be alert for warning signs of severe dengue, such as persistent vomiting, severe abdominal pain, rapid breathing, bleeding gums, fatigue, and irritability. Seek medical attention immediately if these symptoms appear.

By following preventive measures and recognizing symptoms early, individuals can minimize the risk of dengue fever and ensure timely treatment.

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West Nile Virus Alert Are Mosquitoes in Your Backyard Putting Your Heal...

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One person in New Hampshire has died from eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a rare illness transmitted by mosquitoes. Europe, meanwhile, is seeing a rise in several more common illnesses. One of the latest mosquito-borne illnesses to put officials on alert is one that is rare yet serious, with some saying it could in the future spread more widely in the United States. One person died in the state of New Hampshire, officials said last week, after testing positive for eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV), a mosquito-borne illness native to North America and the Caribbean. There are an average of just 11 cases of the infection reported in the US each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and there have been five cases of EEE in the country so far in 2024 in the states of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, New Jersey, and Wisconsin. In 2023, there were seven reported cases. […] Rise of mosquito-borne illnesses in Europe Mosquito-borne illnesses also have health officials on alert in Europe, with West Nile virus and dengue, in particular, spreading. While a large majority of West Nile infections are asymptomatic, fewer than one per cent of people infected can develop neurological complications such as meningitis, which is inflammation of the spinal cord and membranes around the brain, or encephalitis. While European countries have had cases of West Nile since the 1960s, the number of infections has increased over the last 15 years, according to the French Pasteur Institute. Since the beginning of the year, 13 European countries have reported human cases of West Nile. Late last year, the EU Food Safety Authority (EFSA) said cases of West Nile had a more than sevenfold increase in 2022 due in part to outbreaks in Italy and Greece. The European Centres for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) added in mid-August that the number of cases in 2024 was within the expected range, even though cases were higher in Greece and Spain than in previous years. Like eastern equine encephalitis, mosquitoes become infected with West Nile virus by feeding on birds. However, humans do not have high enough concentrations of the virus to transmit these viruses to mosquitoes when they bite a human. This is different from other mosquito-borne illnesses, where humans can amplify the impact of the virus.

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'Zika-like' mosquito-borne virus has spread into Europe, health officials warn

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'Zika-like' mosquito-borne virus has spread into Europe, health officials warn

Cases of the Oropouche virus (OROV) emerging in Europe have health officials on high alert. As of the end of July, 19 cases had been reported in several countries.

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Guyana can detect Oropouche virus

Guyana is prepared to test for the Oropouche Virus (OROV) which the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) last weekend sounded an alert about, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony said Monday. He said the National Reference Laboratory (NRL) has the reagents to test for the virus which can be spread by gnats and mosquitoes. “If people present with signs and symptoms and the doctors want a…

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CDC issues dengue fever alert in US as hundreds of cases confirmed in Florida

Daily Express US By ISABELLE DURSO18:27 ET, Wed, Jun 26, 2024 | UPDATED: 20:53 ET, Thu, Jun 27, 2024 Health officials issued a warning on Tuesday alerting authorities, health care providers, and the public of the increased risk of dengue fever infections in the US. The virus, which is spread by mosquitoes, has been surging worldwide, helped by climate change. In barely six months, countries…

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As dengue cases break international records, CDC warned doctors this week to be alert for the mosquito-borne virus. 🦟

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dengue-fever-map-what-to-know-global-case-surge/

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https://www.cdc.gov/dengue/about/index.html

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Health officials tell US doctors to be alert for dengue as cases ramp up worldwide

By  MIKE STOBBE Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]   NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials on Tuesday warned doctors to be alert for dengue cases as the tropical disease breaks international records. The virus, which is spread by mosquitoes, has been surging worldwide, helped by climate change. In barely six months, countries in the Americas have already broken…

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Sunday, June 16, 2024

Do Trump and Biden have the mental and cognitive health to serve as president? (CBS News) A quarter of the nation’s voters think neither President Biden nor former President Donald Trump has the mental and cognitive health to serve as president. While partisanship plays a role in these perceptions, that’s led to what may be a tough tradeoff for some voters, with many independents voting for someone—whether Mr. Biden or Trump—who they don’t think has the cognitive ability to serve. Trump fares relatively better than Mr. Biden in perception of cognitive ability, though neither is drawing wide confidence. Only about a third of voters think Mr. Biden has the cognitive ability. Half of voters think Trump does.

Dengue Tests Health Systems (Foreign Policy) Dengue fever is an old villain in Latin America. The mosquito that carries the virus probably first traveled to the Western Hemisphere around 1500, during the trans-Atlantic slave trade. In the past decade or so, an average of around 2 million people contracted the disease annually in the Western Hemisphere, and around 1,000 people died from it, according to the United Nations’ Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). Although most cases are asymptomatic or mild, at its worst, dengue can develop into a hemorrhagic fever. But only halfway through 2024, the Americas have already recorded a record-breaking 9.3 million cases and more than 4,500 deaths, leaving health authorities scrambling to adjust. PAHO has warned that North and Central America, as well as the Caribbean, should be on heightened alert during the warmer months.

Peru’s fortunes (Foreign Policy) The rising price of copper on international markets is helping to lift Peru from its economic slump. Over the past two years, political dysfunction and protests at copper mines have contributed to an overall slowdown of the country’s economy. But as the price of copper—key in renewable energy technologies—has gone up, the World Bank this week raised Peru’s growth projection for 2024 to 2.9 percent, up from a 0.6 percent contraction in 2023. However, the country’s political outlook continues to worry democracy and governance scholars. An unpopular Congress has stripped authority from investigators probing crime and corruption.

In Picture-Postcard English Villages, a Seismic Political Shift Is Underway (NYT) With picture-postcard villages, country pubs and an unmistakable air  of affluence, there are few greater strongholds for Britain’s Conservative Party than Surrey, where voters have chosen Jeremy Hunt, the current chancellor of the Exchequer, as a lawmaker in five consecutive elections. But even he admits that he may be out of Parliament after July 4. “I’m very well known locally, I’m knocking on doors, I’m talking to people and I’ve got a certain following from my 19 years as a member of Parliament,”  Mr. Hunt told The New York Times last week as he prepared to appeal for votes in Chiddingfold, 50 miles southwest of London. “But this is definitely the toughest it’s ever been.” Angry at economic stagnation, the impact of Brexit and a crisis in public services after years of government austerity, traditional Tory voters are deserting the party in the prosperous English districts that have long provided its most reliable support.

Fight breaks out in Italian Parliament after lawmaker makes move on government official (CBS News) A fight in the Italian Parliament over the government’s plans to grant regions more autonomy has triggered an uproar. The fight broke out Wednesday evening when Five Star Movement deputy Leonardo Donno unfurled an Italian flag in front of regional affairs minister Roberto Calderoli of the pro-autonomy Northern League and closed in on him. Donno’s stunt was intended to denounce plans to grant more autonomy from Rome to those regions that want it. Critics argue that it undermines Italy’s unity. In response, Calderoli’s fellow League deputies left their benches en masse to mob Donno, and the incident descended into a free-for-all involving some 20 men. Donno, injured in the scuffles, had to be evacuated in a wheelchair before being sent to a hospital. Italy’s leading daily Corriere della Sera said the house had turned into a “boxing ring.”

Putin offers truce if Ukraine exits Russian-claimed areas and drops NATO bid (AP) Russian President Vladimir Putin promised Friday to “immediately” order a cease-fire in Ukraine and start negotiations if Kyiv began withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected what he called an ultimatum by Putin to surrender more territory. Putin’s remarks came as Switzerland prepared to host scores of world leaders—but not from Moscow—this weekend to try to map out first steps toward peace in Ukraine. Putin blasted the Switzerland conference as “just another ploy to divert everyone’s attention, reverse the cause and effect of the Ukrainian crisis (and) set the discussion on the wrong track.” His demands came in a speech at the Russian Foreign Ministry and was aimed at what he called a “final resolution” of the conflict rather than “freezing it,” and stressed the Kremlin is “ready to start negotiations without delay.”

China, Scientific Superpower (The Economist) One way to measure the quality of a country’s scientific research is to tally the number of high-impact papers produced each year—that is, publications that are cited most often by other scientists in their own, later work. In 2003 America produced 20 times more of these high-impact papers than China, according to data from Clarivate, a science analytics company. By 2013 America produced about four times the number of top papers and, in the most recent release of data, which examines papers from 2022, China had surpassed both America and the entire European Union. Metrics based on citations can be gamed, of course. But according to the Leiden Ranking of the volume of scientific research output, there are now six Chinese universities or institutions in the world top ten, and seven according to the Nature Index. They may not be household names in the West yet, but get used to hearing about Shanghai Jiao Tong, Zhejiang and Peking (Beida) Universities in the same breath as Cambridge, Harvard and eth Zurich. “Tsinghua is now the number one science and technology university in the world,” says Simon Marginson, a professor of higher education at Oxford University. “That’s amazing. They’ve done that in a generation.”

Gazans search for food and water as summer’s heat arrives (Washington Post) The onset of punishing summer temperatures in the densely populated Gaza Strip, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are living in tents, has made life even more arduous for residents struggling to survive with little electricity, food, clean water or shelter. Children, in particular, continue to bear the brunt of the conflict, humanitarian organizations say. The U.N. children’s agency warned this week that almost 3,000 children have been cut off from treatment for malnutrition in southern Gaza, “putting them at risk of death as harrowing violence and displacement continue to impact access to health care facilities.” The director general of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said this week that a “significant proportion of Gaza’s population” is facing “famine-like conditions.”

The tailors of Gaza are busy (Daraj) Finding a tailor in Rafah is not an easy task. The city streets changed dramatically after the influx of hundreds of thousands of displaced people. It has become difficult to recognize the city’s landmarks due to the tents pitched in every corner, and the open areas in and around the city. Abu Bilal eventually managed to find a tailor to fix his clothes which had become too loose after he—like most of Gaza’s 2.3 million people—lost weight. Given the lack of power, Akram, the tailor, now resorts to a manual sewing machine. It is very tiring for the 50-year-old man, especially with the increasing number of clients who want to alter or resize their clothes. He has come up with an innovative way to operate his sewing machine by linking it to an old bicycle. His 18-year-old son rides the fixed bicycle to operate the machine. He says that clients found that fixing their old clothes is cheaper than buying new ones, especially amid the ongoing war. “They find in my work a solution to these difficult situations,” he said.

US navy faces its most intense combat since World War II against Yemen’s Houthi rebels (AP) The U.S.-led campaign against Iran-backed Houthi rebels has turned into the most intense running sea battle the Navy has faced since World War II. That’s what its leaders and experts tell The Associated Press, whose journalists visited U.S. ships off Yemen in recent days. The fight against the near-daily attacks by the Houthis has been overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas war raging in Gaza.

South Africa’s President Ramaphosa is reelected for second term after a dramatic late coalition deal (AP) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was reelected by lawmakers for a second term on Friday, after his party struck a dramatic late coalition deal with a former political foe just hours before the vote. The 71-year-old Ramaphosa secured his second term with the help of lawmakers from the country’s second biggest party, the Democratic Alliance, and some smaller parties. The deal, referred to as a government of national unity, brings the ANC together with the DA, a white-led party that had for years been the main opposition and the fiercest critic of the ANC. The parties will now co-govern South Africa in its first national coalition where no party has a majority in Parliament.

Are we doing better on child hunger? A sweeping UNICEF report weighs in (NPR) We often hear that many children in the world aren’t getting enough to eat. But what does that mean exactly and what does ‘not enough’ look like? In parts of East Africa, it means babies are fed some breast milk and a porridge made of maize. In Yemen, a paste with just flour and water. And in conflict areas like Gaza, raw lemon and weeds. A new report by UNICEF has pulled together these details and other data from 137 low and middle income countries to understand what young children are being fed and what that means for their growth, as well as the state of child development around the world. One in four children under the age of five are experiencing what study authors call “severe food poverty” which means kids are only being fed two or less food groups per day. “It amounts to 181 million children who are deprived of the diets they need to survive,” says Harriet Torlesse, a nutrition specialist at UNICEF and the lead author on the report. “...we are sending people to the moon. We are doing all kinds of technologically advanced stuff, and yet we are not able to feed children. It’s really a shame.”