Peru’s dengue deaths triple as climate change swells mosquito population
Deaths caused by dengue disease have tripled in Peru this year, prompting the government to implement an emergency decree to combat the outbreak. The mild symptoms of dengue include nausea, rashes, and body pains, while a severe form can cause internal bleeding and be fatal, especially for infants and pregnant women. The Aedes Aegypti mosquito, which carries the disease, has been spreading to new areas due to climate change. Peru has seen a significant increase in both cases and deaths compared to previous years, with the highest numbers recorded in coastal and northern regions.
