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Dengue Fever in Paraguay (Update)

08 May 2012

New cases of dengue fever continue to be reported from Paraguay. Since the beginning of the year 2012, 19 298 suspected dengue fever cases have been recorded, of those 10 827 have been laboratory confirmed as dengue virus infections. Of the reported cases, 13 000 are located in the capital of Asuncion and surrounding areas.

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.