Mexico’s High-Risk Zones for Dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya
Figure 1. Anti-dengue campaign in Autlán, Mexico. Source: perliux via Flickr. Like Colombia and other Latin American countries, Mexico has faced growing threats from Aedes aegypti– borne viruses such as dengue, chikungunya, and Zika. Statistically speaking, dengue cases surged by…
Dengue in Mexico: Why Cases Are Spiking and Who’s Most at Risk
Mexico faces a growing dengue epidemic in 2025. Learn which virus strains, regions, and risk factors are driving severe cases and hospital deaths.
Why Mosquito Surveillance is Failing to Stop Dengue in Latin America
Despite rising dengue outbreaks, many Latin American countries struggle with fragmented mosquito surveillance, limited diagnostics, and underfunded public health systems. Without stronger surveillance and investment, the true scale of dengue transmission remains hidden, delaying effective responses.
Dengue Out of Control in Latin America: Can Surveillance Turn the Tide?
Figure 1. CDC Gravid Trap for mosquito surveillance and pathogen testing. Source: NIAID, Flickr. In 2024, Latin America and the Caribbean faced the worst dengue outbreak in recorded history, with over 12.6 million suspected cases and more than 7,700 deaths,…
Hidden Risk: H. pylori Infection and Gastritis Prevalent in Symptom-Free Hispanics
Figure 1. Hispanic heritage photo. Source: itoldya420.getarchive.net Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a bacterium that can survive in the stomach’s acidic environment. Although many people with H. pylori show no symptoms, it is a known cause of chronic gastritis. More…
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