Argentina is battling its worst dengue outbreak in years, with over 527,000 cases reported in 2024—a staggering 3.2x jump from 2023. While cases are now declining, health officials warn the mosquito-borne disease remains a major threat. 🌡️🚨
The central region accounts for 60% of infections, with symptoms ranging from high fever and joint pain (nicknamed 'break-bone fever') to life-threatening hemorrhagic complications. 401 deaths have been recorded this year. 💔
🔍 What You Need to Know:
📉 Cases fell for 14 straight weeks, but infection rates still hover at 1,157 per 100k people
🌧️ Warm, rainy weather creates ideal conditions for disease-carrying Aedes aegypti mosquitoes
💡 Prevention is key: Eliminate standing water and use repellent
Health teams are spraying high-risk areas in cities like Buenos Aires, but experts say climate change could make such outbreaks more frequent. 🌍🔬
