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Dengue Fever in Paraguay

03 January 2013

As of 22 December 2012, a total of 36 716 cases of dengue fever have been reported nationally in Paraguay; of those 30 477 case have been confirmed as dengue virus infection. New cases are said to be increasing.

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.