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Dengue Fever in Paraguay (Update)

02 August 2012

The Director of Health Surveillance has reported an estimated total of 31 558 dengue cases in 2012, of which 26 991 have been confirmed. There are 57 confirmed dengue fever deaths, almost 40% of whom are individuals over 60 years old, with a further 19 fatal cases under investigation.

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.