Increasing dengue outbreaks in temperate Brazil are associated with Aedes aegypti invasion and infestation levels
Dengue fever, caused by dengue virus (DENV), is one of the most significant mosquito-borne diseases globally, with increasing risk due to the expansion of Aedes vectors into subtropical and temperate zones. Brazil accounted for 70% of dengue cases reported worldwide in 2024, and the virus has recently become ende...