Dengue Fever Surges in Thailand with Over 8,000 Cases in January 2024
Dengue fever is on the rise in Thailand, with over 8,000 reported cases in January 2024. The Disease Control Department (DCD) has issued a warning, urging the public to take precautions against mosquito bites to prevent the spread of the disease. Dr. Thongchai Keeratihuttayakorn revealed that the number of dengue cases surged by 91.25% compared to the same period in 2023, with 13 deaths reported. The majority of affected individuals were children between the ages of five and 14, with the southern and central provinces of Thailand reporting the highest number of cases.
Study Finds West Nile Virus in Europe Associated with Agricultural Activities, Urbanization, and Bird Migration
West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease, has been found to be strongly associated with agricultural activities, urbanization, and bird migration in Europe, according to a recent modeling study published in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens by researchers from the University…