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As of 3 February 2013, the Portuguese Ministry of Health has reported 2164 cases of dengue infection from Madeira since 3 October 2012. All reported cases refer to the resident population of the island.
Seventy eight travellers have been diagnosed with dengue infection after returning from Madeira: 11 in mainland Portugal, 23 in the UK, 19 in Germany, three in France, five in Sweden, seven in Finland, two in Denmark, two in Austria, and two in Norway. Croatia, Slovenia, Spain and Switzerland have all reported one case each. The latest case was reported on 1 February 2013, from Finland.
The latest figures from the Ministry of Health indicate a decrease of the number of notified cases reported since mid-November 2012. However, the outbreak is still ongoing with 28 cases reported in 2013; 3 in the last week. The seasonal increase of vector activities usually takes place May-June.
(Via ECDC - accessed 14/02/13)
Advice for Travellers
Cases of dengue fever in returning UK travellers highlights the importance that travellers 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.
