Unprecedented Surge in Dengue Cases: Over 9.7 Million Reported in Americas Region in 2024

United States of America
CDC issued health advisory for US travelers
Florida reported eight local cases from three different counties: Miami-Dade (6), Pasco (1), and Hillsboro (1)
Over 9.7 million dengue cases reported in Americas region in first half of 2024
Puerto Rico recorded over 1,498 cases
WHO reported a 30% increase in global dengue cases between 2019 and 2023
Unprecedented Surge in Dengue Cases: Over 9.7 Million Reported in Americas Region in 2024

In the first half of 2024, the Americas region has experienced an unprecedented surge in dengue cases, with over 9.7 million reported cases - more than double the number from all of 2023. This alarming trend has led several countries to declare public health emergencies and prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue a health advisory in the United States.

According to recent reports, Puerto Rico alone has recorded over 1,498 cases of dengue. The CDC also noted that there have been 745 reported cases among US travelers during this period. These numbers underscore the growing concern about the spread of dengue within and beyond the Americas region.

The increase in dengue cases can be attributed to several factors, including warmer temperatures and continuous transmission in some US states and territories. For instance, Florida has reported eight local cases from three different counties: Miami-Dade (6), Pasco (1), and Hillsboro (1).

The CDC advises healthcare providers to maintain a high index of suspicion for patients with fever and a history of travel to dengue-affected countries. It also encourages the public to take preventative measures, such as avoiding mosquito bites and controlling mosquito populations indoors and outdoors.

The surge in global dengue cases is not an isolated incident. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there has been a 30% increase in dengue cases worldwide between 2019 and 2023. The WHO attributes this trend to climate change, which creates ideal conditions for mosquitoes that spread dengue.

It is important to note that while the CDC issues this warning, it is crucial for individuals to remain informed about the latest developments regarding dengue and other health concerns. By staying updated on reliable sources and maintaining a healthy skepticism towards biased or incomplete reporting, we can ensure that we have access to accurate information.


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Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • Are there any specific strains of dengue that are contributing to the surge?
  • What measures are being taken to control mosquito populations in affected areas?

Sources

100%

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CDC issues dengue fever alert in the U.S.

NBC News Digital Wednesday, 26 June 2024 02:24
  • Unique Points
    • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory on Tuesday alerting authorities, healthcare providers, and the public of the increased risk of dengue fever infections in the United States.
    • A total of 2,241 cases have been reported in the U.S. this year, including 1,498 cases in Puerto Rico where a public health emergency was declared.
    • Most dengue fever patients recover within a week but severe cases can result in shock, internal bleeding and even death.
    • Those who have had dengue in the past are more likely to develop severe symptoms. A person can get sick with dengue fever up to four times in their lifetime.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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Health Alert Network (HAN) - 00511

CDC Emergency Wednesday, 26 June 2024 02:24
  • Unique Points
    • In 2024, global dengue incidence has been the highest on record for this calendar year.
    • Countries in the Americas reported over 9.7 million dengue cases from January 1 to June 24, 2024, twice as many as in all of 2023.
    • Puerto Rico declared a public health emergency due to over 1,498 dengue cases.
    • Over 745 dengue cases were identified among US travelers from January 1 to June 24, 2024.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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CDC warns a surge in global dengue cases is raising risk in US

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Jen Christensen Tuesday, 25 June 2024 22:07
  • Unique Points
    • CDC issued a warning to doctors about dengue fever due to a surge in global cases
    • More than 9.7 million people have gotten sick with dengue in Americas alone in 2024
    • Puerto Rico declared a public health emergency due to high number of cases
    • Locally transmitted cases reported in states like Florida, Texas, Hawaii and Arizona
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The article contains some instances of appeals to authority and inflammatory rhetoric, but no formal or informal fallacies are explicitly stated. The author quotes the CDC multiple times to establish the credibility of the information presented. The author also uses descriptive language to convey the severity and increasing prevalence of dengue fever, which could be considered inflammatory but does not constitute a logical fallacy.
    • ]The number of people who develop the mosquito-borne disease has been increasing globally as the world's climate warms due to the human-made climate crisis.[
    • Cases in the Americas have already exceeded the highest number ever recorded in a single year, with more than 9.7 million people getting sick with dengue; that's twice as many cases in all of 2023.
    • So many people have gotten sick with dengue in Puerto Rico, local public health officials declared a public health emergency.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Epidemiological Update - Increase in dengue cases in the Region of the Americas - 18 June 2024

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Wednesday, 26 June 2024 02:26
  • Unique Points
    • In the Region of the Americas, there have been 9,386,082 reported cases of dengue during the first half of 2024.
    • This number exceeds the maximum number of cases historically reported in a year.
    • As of epidemiological week 23 of 2024, 43 countries and territories in the Region of the Americas have reported these cases.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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CDC issues alert for dengue in the US

Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP), University of Minnesota, Wednesday, 26 June 2024 02:27
  • Unique Points
    • CDC issues alert for increased risk of dengue virus infections in the US
    • More than 9.7 million dengue cases reported in the Americas region this year, twice as many as all of 2023
    • Puerto Rico declares public health emergency due to early rise in activity with nearly 1,500 cases reported
    • CDC reports higher-than-expected number of travel-related dengue infections in US travelers this year (745 cases)
    • Florida reports eight local dengue cases from three different counties: Miami-Dade (6), Pasco (1), Hillsboro (1)
  • Accuracy
    • ]The number of travel-related dengue infections in US travelers this year (745 cases)[
    • Over 9.7 million people have gotten sick with dengue in Americas alone in 2024[
    • Puerto Rico declared a public health emergency due to over 1,498 dengue cases.
    • More than 9.386 million reported cases of dengue during the first half of 2024.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication