The most common Arthropod-Borne viruses (Arboviruses) are, in fact, some of the world’s most dangerous mosquito-borne illnesses, such as Dengue, Yellow fever, Chikungunya, and Zika.
In fact, arboviral outbreaks are increasing worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Every year, dengue fever infects 390 million people in the 130 countries where it is endemic. It can cause hemorrhagic fever and death.
Yellow fever poses a high risk of outbreaks in 40 countries and causes jaundice, severe hemorrhagic fever, and death.
Arboviruses are Some of the World’s Most Dangerous Mosquito-borne Illnesses
Body Mass Index, Obesity Up During the Pandemic for U.S. Adults
Higher rates of alcohol consumption and lower smoking rates may have contributed to higher obesity
Early Ivermectin Does Not Reduce Hospital Admission in COVID-19
Also no decrease seen in prolonged ED visits for patients with COVID-19 symptoms for up to seven days, at least one risk factor for progression
BNT162b2 Prevents Critical COVID-19 in Children and Adolescents
During omicron-predominant period, effectiveness of two doses against hospitalization 68 percent for children, 40 percent for adolescents
Risk for Death by Homicide Up for Cohabitants of Gun Owners
Of homicides occurring at home, sevenfold increased risk for being fatally shot by spouse, partner seen for cohabitants of gun owners
Polio Risk Expands in Israel
The Israel Ministry of Health (MoH) recently announced new poliovirus cases in Jerusalem and the surrounding area in 2022.
On March 29, 2022, the MoH reported:
Certain polio cases of illness – 6 not vaccinated,
Illness cases with high suspicion – 1 not vaccinated,
A new patient in test-1 (partially vaccinated).
Israel's initial polio case was confirmed on March 17, 2022, when a young girl developed acute flaccid paralysis.
Higher Incidence of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Under 5s During Omicron
Higher incidence rate of infection compared with delta variant, but significantly lower risk of severe clinical outcomes
Mental Health Among High School Students Explored During COVID-19
Students who felt close to someone at school had lower prevalence of poor mental health, had considered or attempted suicide
At-Home Visual Acuity Tests Valid Versus In-Office Testing
Printed, mobile phone app, and website at-home self-administered visual acuity tests valid within one line of in-office Snellen visual acuity
Early Use of COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Cuts Hospitalization Risk
Administration of convalescent plasma within nine days after symptom onset can reduce risk of COVID-19-linked hospitalization