Brazil Faces Surge in Dengue Fever Cases and Vaccine Shortage
Brazil is facing a significant surge in dengue fever cases, prompting a state of emergency and concerns about the country’s ability to combat the disease. The approval of the Qdenga vaccine offers hope, but limited availability has hindered widespread immunization. With a shortage of doses and a record number of deaths, the country is grappling with the impact of the climate crisis on disease proliferation.
Dengue Fever Outbreak in Brazil Raises Concerns for Americas
Brazil is facing a significant outbreak of dengue fever, with health experts warning of a potential health crisis across the Americas. The Health Ministry of Brazil has issued a warning, anticipating over 4.2 million cases of dengue fever this year, surpassing the 4.1 million cases reported for all 42 countries in the region by the Pan-American Health Organization last year. Experts attribute the current amplified problem to various factors, including El Niño and climate change, leading to an increase in mosquito breeding sites. The virus is expected to progress through the continents, posing a threat to other countries.
Study Reveals Shifting Patterns of Dengue Virus in Brazil Following Zika Emergence
A new study published in Nature Communications has shed light on the shifting patterns of dengue virus (DENV) in Brazil, following the emergence of the Zika virus (ZIKV) in 2015. The study, conducted by Francesco Pinotti, Marta Giovanetti, and their…
New York Art Dealer Brent Sikkema Found Dead in Brazil
New York art dealer Brent Sikkema has tragically passed away in Brazil, confirmed by his gallery Sikkema Jenkins & Co. The 75-year-old was found dead in his apartment in the affluent neighborhood of Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro. The Civil…
10-foot-tall ‘Strange Beings’ Spotted on Brazilian Island
10-foot-tall ‘strange beings’ have been spotted traversing a small Brazilian island, fueling rumors of alien visitations. A new video circulating on social media shows two giant, humanlike creatures walking along the foothills of Ilha do Mel, an island located two…