A parasite is re-emerging in South America, spreading through Central America and Mexico. Control programs are underway in Panama.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Jun 17
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What happened
A parasite is re-emerging in South America, spreading through Central America and Mexico. Control programs are underway in Panama.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Parasite movement is reported from Central America into Mexico and subsequently into the U.S. states.Sub-event
- Children from Central America pose an infectious disease risk.Sub-event
Parasite outbreak moves from South America through Central America to Mexico, with control measures in Panama.1 source
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The entities involved
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South America
continent located mainly in the southwestern quadrant of the Earth
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Central America
subregion of the Americas
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Panama
sovereign state in Central America
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