All articles tagged with #emerging disease
Chagas disease, caused by parasites in kissing bugs, is spreading across the southern US, with cases reported in eight states; early diagnosis and treatment are crucial as the disease can cause serious health issues, though it remains underreported and not nationally notifiable.
A previously unknown virus, classified as a phlebovirus, has been discovered in Peru, causing a malaria-like illness. The virus is believed to have been created through a recombinant event between two viruses. It is likely already circulating in the jungles of Peru and may be difficult to identify due to its similarity to other tropical diseases. Health authorities are calling for increased monitoring of fever-causing illnesses to detect new and emerging diseases.