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Dengue Fever in Cambodia (Update)

10 October 2012

As of 03 Oct 2012, at least 34,483 dengue fever cases with 146 deaths have been reported in Cambodia in the first nine months of 2012. This is a 166% increase compared with 12,972 cases during the same period in 2011. Fifty nine deaths were reported during the same period in 2011.

(Via Global Times - accessed 10/10/12)

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.