Emerging Arboviruses in South America

This chapter explores the rise of arboviral diseases in South America, with a specific focus on the Oropouche virus and its interplay with urbanization and demographic changes. It examines the impact of COVID-19 on mosquito control, the resurgence of diseases like dengue and yellow fever, and the role of advanced modeling techniques in predicting outbreak risks. The discussion underscores the complexities of public health responses in densely populated areas challenged by emerging infectious diseases.