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Dengue Fever in Argentina (Update)

24 April 2012

The Ministry of Health has reported an outbreak of dengue fever in Salvador Mazza, Salta province. More than 50 cases have been confirmed in the border area of Salvador Mazza and more than 1100 suspected and 75 confirmed cases have been identified on the other side of the border near Yacuiba in 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.