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The Peruvian Ministry of Health has reported increasing transmission of dengue across the country. From 1 January 2023 to 17 February 2023 there have been 11 585 dengue cases, including 16 deaths.
A public health emergency has been declared in Amazonas, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Cusco, Huanuco, Ica, Junin, Lambayeque, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Piura, San Martin, and Ucayali Regions.
The regions most affected are Ucayali (2 146 cases), Loreto (2 027 cases), Madre de Dios (1 284 cases), Piura (1 232 cases) and San MartÃn (1 077 cases).
Dengue fever is an infection found in tropical and subtropical climates worldwide. It is spread by Aedes mosquito bites and can cause a severe flu-like illness.
There is no vaccine against dengue licensed in the UK. Treatment is supportive only.
All travellers to endemic regions are potentially at risk of dengue fever and should be aware of this infection. Aedes mosquitoes are particularly persistent and aggressive. They bite between dawn and dusk.
Travellers developing a fever during or on return from travel are advised to seek medical attention as soon as possible.
For further information see TRAVAX dengue fever page.
