The chapter delves into the sharp rise in dengue fever outbreaks worldwide in 2024, with affected countries including France, Italy, and Spain. It highlights factors such as climate changes, increased travel, and innovative mosquito control methods, while spotlighting Brazil's successful clinical management strategies amidst over 8 million reported dengue cases.
More than 10 million people worldwide have contracted dengue from mosquitos this year. Now experts are worried it might show up at the Olympics.
This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Amina Al-Sadi and Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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