"Dengue Fever: Preparing for Near-Record Highs of the Tropical Infectious Disease"

The World Health Organization has warned that cases of dengue fever could reach near-record highs this year, with rates of the disease climbing worldwide. Factors such as global warming and climate change have contributed to the spread of dengue, which is transmitted by mosquitoes. The Japanese drug-maker Takeda has voluntarily withdrawn its application for a dengue vaccine candidate in the US, while a dengue vaccine from the company is already approved in multiple endemic and non-endemic areas. Dengue fever is a tropical infectious disease that affects millions of people each year, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. The disease has three phases, and it is important to watch for warning signs such as abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, and bleeding, as these may indicate a more severe illness requiring hospitalization.