The epidemic in Brazil intensified this year, with a total of 6.6 million probable cases and 5.8 million confirmed cases across the country
The state of São Paulo has reached a new alarming level with regards to , with more than 2.16 million probable cases registered in 2024. This number surpasses the previous record of 745 thousand cases, highlighting the seriousness of the situation. Among these, approximately 2.12 million have already been confirmed, although the data is still preliminary and may change. The dengue epidemic in Brazil intensified in 2024, with a total of 6.6 million probable cases and 5.8 million confirmed cases across the country. Experts attribute this escalation to a combination of factors, including climate change, the ineffectiveness of Aedes Aegypti mosquito control strategies and the simultaneous presence of four serotypes of the dengue virus.
The Ministry of Health reported a total of 5,900 dengue-related deaths this year, with 1,003 deaths still under investigation. In the state of São Paulo, 2,005 deaths were recorded, of which 427 are under analysis. For comparison purposes, in 2015, the state recorded 504 deaths, while last year the number was 286. Although there is no specific treatment for dengue fever, experts say that many deaths could be avoided with early detection of symptoms and adequate treatment.
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Published by Matheus Oliveira
