Rising temperatures combined with mosquito species uniquely suited to sprawling urbanization and deforestation are fueling the staggering increase in dengue cases, with a proportion of cases measurably attributable to climate change,
Dengue is the world’s most important arboviral disease in terms of number of people affected. New prevention and control efforts are needed to counter the potential consequences of climate change on the geographic range and incidence of dengue, including novel methods of vector control and dengue vaccines.
