Over 7,700 people have died from dengue fever in the Americas and the Caribbean in 2024, making the highest toll in over 40 years. This alarming figure underscores the need to implement all necessary measures to ensure a safer trip in 2025.
Most people in northern countries, including the upper United States, may be unfamiliar with this tropical disease. Let’s take a closer look at what it is.
Dengue fever—in some cases, hemorrhagic dengue fever—is caused by a virus transmitted by the bite of an infected Aedes aegypti mosquito. These mosquitoes thrive in warm, humid climates, which explains why the disease is uncommon in northern regions.
Contracting the virus
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