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New cases of dengue fever continue to be reported from the island of Madeira since the outbreak was first identified on 3 October 2012.
Importantly, dengue fever has recently been confirmed in European travellers returning from Madeira who were likely to have been infected during their stay on the island: France (2), Sweden (1) and the United Kingdom (1).
Today, Wednesday 7 November 2012, the media reported on further cases of dengue fever in UK travellers visiting the island of Madeira. Around six suspected cases have been reported in Madeira and official confirmation of this media report is awaited.
(Via the Express - accessed 07/11/12) (external weblink)
In the last update the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) advises that further cases may be expected in the coming weeks.
(Via ECDC- accessed 26/10/12)
Advice for Travellers
The increase in cases of dengue fever in travellers highlights the importance that travellers are made aware of the risk and protect themselves from mosquito bites by taking the necessary precautions.
In light of dengue fever in returning travellers, ECDC re-enforces the advice that those who have visited Madeira and experience febrile symptoms with severe headache, retro-orbital pain, myalgia, arthralgia and maculo-papular rash within 14 days of their trip seek medical advice.
