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Addressing the chicken and egg problem in combating future flu pandemics requires proactive measures in vaccine development and surveillance 🐔🥚🦠 By investing in advanced research, global cooperation, and early detection systems, we can effectively prepare for and mitigate the impact of future outbreaks. #FluPandemic #VaccineDevelopment #GlobalHealth #EpidemicSurveillance 🌍🔬

🦟 This Saturday (15th of June) marked World Dengue Day! #Dengue is a viral infection transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Cases globally have increased 30-fold over the past 50 years and more than half the world’s population is now at risk. In Honduras, outbreaks are growing increasingly severe with more than 10,000 dengue cases reported yearly. To combat dengue in the country, MSF, the local community and health authorities are working together to implement an innovative initiative – releasing mosquitos to fight the disease. The so-called Wolbachia method includes releasing Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying the natural Wolbachia bacteria, which reduces mosquitoes’ ability to transmit arboviruses, such as dengue and Zika. More about this buzzing initiative here: https://lnkd.in/ebWuSrYA

According to WHO, arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses) such as dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya and Zika viruses are all current public health threats in tropical and sub-tropical areas where approximately 3.9 billion people live. The frequency and magnitude of outbreaks of these arboviruses, particularly those transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, are increasing globally, fuelled by the convergence of ecologic, economic and social factors. Visit dengueacademy.com and learn more about dengue (for an international audience of healthcare professionals outside of the US and UK) #dengue #denguefever #dengueacademy #arbovirus

#Denguefever is a growing concern in Pakistan, as well with #yearRoundtransmission and seasonal peaks - All four serotypes present - Aedes mosquitoes as primary vectors - High risk of re-infection and complications - Ongoing public health responses and challenges. The situation requires enhanced #surveillance, laboratory capacity, and #communityawareness to effectively control the spread of dengue fever in Pakistan.

Understanding Dengue: Causes and Remedies Dengue fever, often termed "breakbone fever" due to its severe muscle and joint pain, is a rapidly spreading viral disease primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is caused by the dengue virus, which belongs to the Flavivirus genus. This virus is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected Aedes mosquitoes, mainly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. Click on the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dyGfQfCA #drxinuae #denguehealthawareness #dengueawareness #healthawareness #healthissues #fyi #doctorsinuae #drxinuae #uaedoctors

#DidYouKnow? There are increasing outbreaks of tropical diseases spread by mosquitoes in Europe, such as the #Dengue and #WestNileVirus. In 2023, 130 local infections of Dengue (or Dengue fever) were diagnosed throughout the European Union, while for the entire period from 2010 to 2021, there were only 73 📈 📣 In the Lammertyn lab, together with the collaborators, the #APPLIEDx project focuses on developing innovative microfluidic-based #pointofcare tests for simultaneous detection of Dengue and #Chikungunya, supporting the prevention of tropical fever-causing #virus outbreaks 🦟🩸 👉 For more information about the situation in Europe, you can check the article from VRT news: https://lnkd.in/ewCfZSj5 [Text in Dutch] KU Leuven Department of Biosystems Research Foundation Flanders - FWO #Lammertynlab

Stay ahead of the curve with our comprehensive PCR test panel! Detect 5 key pathogens in one go: Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya, Typhoid, and Leptospirosis. Be prepared for the monsoon fever. Your health, our priority. 💉🔬 #HealthFirst #PCRTest #PathogenDetection #StaySafe"

As part of the fight against vector-borne diseases, a list of high-risk countries is issued. 🦟 The aim of this list is to limit the import and spreading of undesirable vectors on Belgian territory and, more specifically, to reduce the outbreak of the infectious diseases they may carry. This will be achieved by disinsection of flights from these areas. The countries from which aircrafts must be disinsected are those with major and regular epidemics of malaria, dengue & yellow fever. Saniport released the list, which can be consulted here 👉 https://loom.ly/pfVDo0s #aerosense #aircraftinsecticides #vectorcontrol #mosquitocontrol #travelsafety

Chikungunya, Dengue, West Nile and Zika are just some of the viruses carried by mosquitoes. Help stop the spread of transfusion-transmitted infections by testing every sample. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/d38SUKrY #laboratorymedicine #infectiousdiseases #patientsafety

Chikungunya, Dengue, West Nile and Zika are just some of the viruses carried by mosquitoes. Help stop the spread of transfusion-transmitted infections by testing every sample. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/d38SUKrY #laboratorymedicine #infectiousdiseases #patientsafety