Various global health threats have recently continued to pose significant challenges across regions. From outbreaks like Mpox and Dengue Fever to emerging diseases such as Oropouche virus and Avian Influenza, staying updated on the latest developments is crucial for public health safety. Here’s a snapshot of the most recent data and updates on these infectious diseases worldwide.

Mpox (Monkeypox):

• Over 100,000 confirmed cases and 200+ deaths as of July 31, 2024 (WHO).
• 20,000+ cases and 600+ deaths in 13 African Union countries as of August 31, 2024 (Africa CDC).
• All cases of MPXV clade I have been reported from the African continent apart from one reported by Sweden and one by Thailand.

Dengue Fever:

• Philippines: Over 130,000 confirmed cases from January to August 3, with disaster status declared in several areas.
• Brazil: Over 6.48 million cases and 5,139 deaths were reported as of August 20th, 2024—a record high (Ministry of Health).
• Learn more details about the Dengue outbreak in Brazil:  https://www.bioperfectus.com/NewsDetail/DengueOutbreakReachesRecordHighinBrazil

Oropouche

• Between January 1 and August 1, 2024, more than 8,000 cases of Oropouche virus disease were reported, including two deaths and five cases of vertical transmission associated with fetal death or congenital abnormalities.
• Countries reporting cases include Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, and Cuba. 
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H5N1 Avian Influenza:

• Cambodia: 10 human cases reported in 2024, with 2 deaths. Since 2003, Cambodia has reported 72 cases and 43 deaths (fatality rate: 60%).
• Global: 908 cases and 464 deaths reported across 24 countries since 2003 (fatality rate: 51%).

H5 Avian Influenza:

• U.S.: One human case was confirmed by the CDC as of September 6, 2024, marking the 14th case this year and the first with no known occupational exposure.
  Full details: https://www.kcur.org/news/2024-09-09/missouri-patient-becomes-first-case-of-bird-flu-not-directly-linked-to-sick-animals

Stay informed and take precautions as necessary. BioPerfectus is dedicated to infectious disease diagnostics, providing comprehensive diagnostic solutions. To learn more about how we can help you combat these infectious diseases, please contact us at marketing_global@bioperfectus.com.