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Dengue Fever in Argentina (Update)

08 January 2013

Around 700 cases of dengue fever were reported in Salta province in the far north of Argentina during the year 2012. Of those, 352 were reported from the city of Salvador Mazza in the north of the province,bordering with Bolivia.

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.