by Michael Sroka | May 19, 2026 | Generally
Chile has reported 41 confirmed hantavirus cases and 14 deaths as of May 9, 2026; this corresponds to a case fatality rate of 34 per 100,000 deaths (%) – compared to 18 per 100,000 deaths in the same period in 2025. Cases have been reported from the area between Valparaíso and Aysén,...
by Michael Sroka | May 19, 2026 | Generally
An Ebola outbreak has been confirmed in Ituri province (DR Congo). Preliminary laboratory tests detected the Ebola virus in 13 of 20 samples; the results indicate a variant that is not the Zaire Ebola virus – sequencing of the samples is still ongoing.
by Michael Sroka | March 8, 2026 | Travel medicine
The Chikungunya virus is also continuing to spread. In January 2026, 2,881 cases (excluding deaths) were registered in 11 countries. South America: Most cases occur in Brazil. Infections were also reported from Suriname for the first time in 2026. Seychelles: Also...
by Michael Sroka | March 8, 2026 | Travel medicine
In January 2026, over 100,000 dengue fever cases and more than 10 deaths were reported worldwide in 39 countries. The Americas: With almost 70,000 cases, the burden remains high, but lower than in the same period in 2025. Asia: Rising case numbers...
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