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health3 months ago

Brazil deploys Wolbachia and vaccines to combat dengue

The article discusses how the bacterium Wolbachia, naturally found in many insects, can be used to reduce the spread of dengue fever and other tropical diseases by making mosquitoes less capable of transmitting viruses. Trials in Indonesia, Australia, Brazil, and Colombia show significant reductions in disease incidence, and the method is self-sustaining and non-GMO. Challenges for scaling include public acceptance, funding, and logistical issues, but the potential to protect millions makes it a promising solution.

via Our World in Data|
#dengue-fever#health#mosquito-control
climate-change2 years ago

Rising Climate Crisis Threatens UK with Increased Deaths and Disease

A report by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warns that the climate crisis could lead to an additional 10,000 deaths per year in the UK by 2050 due to extreme heat and the spread of tropical diseases. The report highlights the potential rise in heat-related deaths and the transmission of diseases like dengue fever and Zika virus. It emphasizes that these predictions are based on a worst-case scenario and that mitigation measures, such as improved housing and behavior changes, can help alleviate the adverse effects. The report also underscores the need for solar energy, energy-efficient measures, and low-carbon heating and cooling to mitigate the damage. The worst health effects are expected to disproportionately affect vulnerable and disadvantaged communities, exacerbating existing health inequalities.

via The Guardian|
#climate-change#climate-crisis#extreme-heat
health2 years ago

Peruvian Man Infected by Mysterious Jungle Virus with Unexplained Symptoms

A never-before-seen virus, identified as a new phlebovirus variant, has been discovered in a 20-year-old man in Peru, causing symptoms similar to dengue fever and malaria. The virus is believed to be circulating in the jungles of Central Peru, although its prevalence and natural reservoir are still unknown. While the risk from this virus appears to be low, the case serves as a reminder of the potential for novel pathogens to emerge due to human interference with the natural world.

via IFLScience|
#genetic-recombination#health#peru