With close to a quarter million cases, chikungunya disease is surging through the Caribbean. Is South America next?

by Félix Moronta Tropical diseases are just some of the multitude of problems that beset us the people of Latin America and the Caribbean. The hot and humid climate throughout the year is conducive to insects that carry parasites, bacteria or viruses. Diseases such as malaria, Chagas, leishmaniasis, schistosomiasis, onchocerciasis, dengue and many more are endemic to these … Continue reading With close to a quarter million cases, chikungunya disease is surging through the Caribbean. Is South America next?