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In 2024, Mexico reported ** cases of the Zika virus disease, up from ** cases recorded a year earlier. During the period analyzed, 2016 was the year with the highest number of Zika infections in the North American country, with more than cases. Within the Latin American and Caribbean region, Brazil was the country that accounted for most Zika cases that year.

A vector borne disease

Zika is an infectious disease transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, which is also a vector of dengue fever. In Latin America, Zika reached nearly ** infections in 2024, most of which were reported in Brazil. This disease can also be sexually transmitted and can be acquired through blood transfusions. Zika is associated with microcephaly in newborns and in rare cases with the Guillain Barré syndrome. 

Preventive measures

Prevention strategies are essential to reduce the economic and social burden of mosquito-borne diseases such as the Zika virus infection. Preventive measures aim to control and reduce the mosquito population while raising awareness to avoid bites with repellents and the importance of safe sex practices to minimize the risks of infection.