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Dengue Fever in Argentina

02 April 2013

As of 30 March, 2870 suspected cases of dengue fever have been recorded nationwide, of those, 181 have been laboratory confirmed.

Provinces most affected include: Salta (75 cases), Cordoba (41), Buenos Aires (34) and the autonomous city of Buenos Aires (19 cases).

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.