While the chikungunya virus (CHIKV) was first detected in 2014, its measurable impact on public health is just now being recognized in over 100 countries.
According to a Brief Research Report published by Frontiers in Tropical Disease on October 28, 2024, a significant chikungunya outbreak occurred in Minas Gerais, one of the most populous states in Brazil. These researchers analyzed the North and Northeast Health Macroregions of Minas Gerais, with 2.5 million inhabitants.
Chikungunya Outbreaks Could be 60 Times More Fatal
Tuberculosis Killed 1.25 Million People Globally
Tuberculosis (TB) is an ancient yet typically treatable infectious disease. Unfortunately, approximately a quarter of the global population has been infected, and over 1 million people died from TB last year.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), as of October 29, 2024, TB has once again become the world's leading cause of death from a single infectious agent, resulting in nearly twice as many deaths as HIV/AIDS.
Elevated BMI Linked to Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 in Children
Increased risk seen for any occurrences of PASC symptoms and conditions among those with obesity, severe obesity versus healthy weight
Flu-Linked Hospitalization Rates Vary Across Seasons, Highest in Adults 65+
For patients hospitalized with influenza, prevalence of at least one underlying medical condition increased with age
Global TB Cases Hit Record High, TB Becomes Top Infectious Disease Killer
Tuberculosis continues to mostly affect people in Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Western Pacific