Simposio: Enferemedades transmitidas por mosquitos y otros dípteros

Diseases transmitted by mosquitoes and other dipterans

The symposium addresses emerging and re-emerging dipteran borne arboviruses affecting Latin America. The discussion will include the recent outbreak of Oropouche virus in Brazil, its primary vectors, contributing factors and the potential for further spread. The reemergence of Western Equine Encephalitis in Argentina and Uruguay will be examined in the context of environmental and epidemiological changes. Additionally, current knowledge on the eco-epidemiology of Saint Louis encephalitis, West Nile virus, and other mosquito-borne arbovirus in South America will be presented. Speakers will analyze dengue virus trends, focusing on its current situation and future perspectives in Latin America. Through a comprehensive review of vector bio-ecology, epidemiological patterns and public health implications, the symposium aims to provide insights into disease dynamics and their broader impact on human and animal health.

Keywords: Mosquitoes, arbovirus, public health