Dengue

The NIH announced that it is launching a phase 2 human challenge trial of AV-1, an investigational monoclonal antibody to ease dengue virus symptoms when given before and after infection.

Several shifts in temperatures and weather patterns broke new records in 2023, threatening the health, nutrition and livelihood of people across the globe, a new report revealed.

The CDC issued a health alert in June regarding the increased risk for dengue infection in the U.S., with suspected cases having more than doubled compared with the same time period from the previous year.

In March, Puerto Rico declared a public health emergency after recording 549 cases of dengue virus since the start of 2024. The number rose to more than 1,900 cases as of July 24, when the CDC issued a health alert for the United States.

BOSTON — The emergence of infectious diseases can be tied to events like climate change, social change and political trends, according to an expert.

Puerto Rico has declared a public health emergency following a spike in cases of dengue.

HHS released a national plan to reduce the incidence of vector-borne diseases in the United States, which has doubled over the last 20 years.

Takeda’s dengue vaccine candidate is no longer under review for approval in the United States.

Although rare in travelers, nearly all complicated cases of dengue showed warning signs, highlighting the importance of monitoring patients with dengue to prevent severe disease, according to researchers.

Researchers estimated that more than half of children aged 9 to 13 in the U.S. Virgin Islands have been previously infected with dengue virus, making them eligible for vaccination, according to findings published in MMWR.