Dengue fever on Big Island: 19 cases and counting
In a follow-up to the continuing coverage of the outbreak of autochthonous, or locally-acquired dengue fever on the Big Island of Hawaii, the Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH) reported an additional four cases More...
Fiji records 3,500 additional dengue cases in past week
There were more than 3,500 dengue fever cases diagnosed on Fiji during the past week, bringing the total for the outbreak to 18,969 cases, according to a Fiji Broadcasting Corporation report Friday. Photo/CDC-James More...
Philippines reports 11,000 dengue cases through March 1
The number of dengue fever cases reported in the Philippines has decreased by more than half as compared to the same period in 2013, according to the Philippines Department of Health report. Image/CDC From January More...
Dengue fever cases in Fiji continues to rise, 4,600 cases reported
The dengue fever outbreak on the island of Fiji continues to grow with the latest numbers from the Ministry of Health reporting 4,600 cases, according to a Fiji Times report Saturday. Aedes aegyptiImage/CDC In addition, More...
Fiji dengue outbreak grows amid concerns over circulating DENV 3 strain
The number of dengue fever cases reported in the Pacific island of Fiji has grown to 406 cases since the start of November last year, including 195 cases recorded since the New Year. According to a Fiji Times Online More...
Saint Martin chikungunya case count up to 98 as outbreak in French Caribbean continues to climb
The number of cases of the mosquitoborne virus, chikungunya, continues a slow climb on the island of St. Martin and others in the French Caribbean. The number of chikungunya cases confirmed on St. Martin has increased More...
The Top 10 Infectious Disease and Outbreak News stories of 2013
2013 was a year full of impactful infectious disease stories with outbreaks of diseases not before seen in humans, diseases seen in new parts of the planet and miracle stories of survivors. Drugs not approved in More...
Dengue in the Americas: Nearly 2.3 million cases, 1,244 deaths
The number of cases of dengue fever in the Western Hemisphere doubled from 2012 to 2013, according to recent data from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). North and South America mapImage/CIA The report More...
A month post-Typhoon Yolanda, DOH warns of possible spikes in dengue fever
It’s been about one month since Super-Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) ripped through the Central Philippines causing massive devastation and loss of life. Photo/CDC-James Gathany Now Philippine health officials are More...
Martin County health officials lift dengue fever advisory
The Florida Department of Health in Martin County today announced an end to the dengue fever advisory in the Rio and Jensen Beach areas. Health officials initiated the advisory in August, following confirmed More...
‘Locally-acquired’ dengue fever case reported in New York
The Health Commissioner of Suffolk County, New York has announced a confirmed dengue fever case in a Township of Babylon man, according to a Suffolk County press release Thursday. Commissioner James Tomarken said More...
Texas dengue fever update: 25 cases in Cameron County
Last Friday, the Cameron County Department of Health and Human Services issued a dengue advisory, which stated that there were 14 cases of the mosquito borne viral disease in the county. Photo/CDC-James Gathany In More...
Florida: Martin County community survey reveals 22nd dengue fever case
The Florida Department of Health in Martin County has announced test results for the community survey on dengue fever, which was completed last month in the Rio and Jensen Beach area. Photo/CDC-James Gathany During More...
There was ‘most definitely’ a dengue fever outbreak in Houston in 2003: Baylor researcher
As was reported last week, there was a fascinating retrospective study published in the journal, Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases, where the Baylor College of Medicine research team led by Dr. Kristy Murray More...
New radio show, ‘Outbreak News This Week’ to premiere Saturday on the Tan Talk Network
The Global Dispatch is proud to announce its next media venture- a new, niche radio program geared toward news and information about infectious diseases. The show, Outbreak News This Week will feature the latest More...
Baylor researchers discover dengue virus in Houston: Study
A retrospective study analyzing blood samples in Houston, Texas reveals that the virus that causes dengue fever was locally acquired, according to researchers from the Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). Photo/CDC-James More...
Jodi Sta. Maria wins battle over dengue, thanks fans for the prayers
After about a week of absence from the popular Philippines TV drama, Be Careful with my Heart, it is reported that the actress that plays Maya dela Rosa, Jodi Sta. Maria is back on the set after being hospitalized More...
Florida releases Vibrio vulnificus informational video as state reports 27 cases
In light of all the publicity surrounding the Vibrio vulnificus cases and fatalities across the Sunshine State, the Florida Department of Health has released an informational video on the bacterium, which features More...
Florida: New case of dengue fever brings Martin County total to 21
The Florida Department of Health in Martin urges residents to continue to take precautions against mosquito borne illness. Aedes aegypti Image/CDC Routine surveillance has confirmed one additional case of dengue More...
Florida: Martin County sentinel chicken program reveals the presence of St. Louis encephalitis virus
In the same area of Martin County, Florida where they have reported at least 20 locally acquired cases of the mosquito borne viral disease, dengue fever, health officials announced today that sentinel chickens has More...
