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As of 3 December 2013, the Federal District of Brazil has recorded 11 618 cases of dengue fever. Cases continue to be reported from other states of the country:
Litoral area of Sao Paulo state, 36 153 cases and 7 deaths. Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais state, 96 397 confirmed cases. Para state, 16 868 cases; municipalities most affected include: (cases reported/cases confirmed): Santarem 2708/863 cases, Belem 1473/392 cases, Parauapebas 945/558 cases, (susp. only) Maraba 547 cases, Ananindeua 489 cases, (conf. only) Oriximina 382 cases, Ruropolis 292 cases. Mato Grosso state, 44 600 cases, municipalities most affected: Cuiaba 3593 cases, Rondonopolis 3217 cases, Sinop 8429 cases, Varzea Grande 787 cases.
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.
