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As of 25 February 2012, a total of 541 suspected cases of dengue fever have been identified countrywide in Argentina this year. Of those suspected cases, six have been laboratory confirmed as dengue fever. Three of the confirmed cases are from the northern province of Salta, two are from Buenos Aires province and one is from Buenos Aires city. All of the confirmed cases report travel to either Brazil and Bolivia in the days before the onset of symptoms.
Advice for Travellers
Avoidance of mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours, by covering up with clothing, the use of bite avoidance measures such as repellent and bed nets is advised. Elimination of breeding sites around hotel rooms/houses is advised for longer term stays.
