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On 7 March 2016, the National IHR Focal Point of Argentina reported an outbreak of chikungunya virus (CHIKV) infection to PAHO/WHO.
The outbreak was first identified last year (2015) and has continued into 2016; this is the first outbreak of chikungunya in Argentina.
From 1 January to 27 February 2016, 1030 suspected cases have been identified; of those, 55 were confirmed as CHIKV, 30 of which were autochthonous cases.
The majority of autochthonous cases (29) were from the province of Salta, from the cities of Tartagal (27) and Apolinario Saravia (2). The remaining autochthonous case was from the city of San Pedro, province of Jujuy.
(Via WHO Disease Outbreak News - accessed 15/03/16)
Avoidance of mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours, is recommended. Bite avoidance measures include: covering up with clothing, the use of insect repellent and bed nets impregnated with insecticide. Reduction of mosquito breeding sites around hotel rooms/homes is advised for longer term stays.
