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Dengue Fever in Venezuela

07 August 2012

Official data for epidemiological week 22 showed that there were 807 dengue fever cases recorded nationwide; this is the highest weekly figure for 2012. This far in 2012, a total of 11 174 dengue fever cases have been reported in Venezuela; 55% of cases are of the haemorrhagic form. States reporting the highest incidence are: BolAvar, Amazonas, Apure, Zulia, Monagas and Aragua.

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.