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Dengue Fever in Paraguay (Update)

03 April 2012

The Ministry of Health has reported that since the beginning of the year (2012), 6475 suspected dengue fever cases have been identified. Of those, 2486 have tested positive for dengue fever, 3160 await confirmation and 829 have been discounted.

The outbreak is concentrated in Asuncion and the metropolitan area as well as in the Central department adjacent to the capital.

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.