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Dengue Fever in Cambodia

18 October 2013

In the first nine months of the year (2013), Cambodia has recorded a decrease in the number of dengue fever cases nationally, compared with the same time period of 2012. There has also been a decrease (71%) in the number of deaths from dengue feverĀ in children.

Around 15 193 cases of dengue fever were recorded between January-September 2013, a 59% reduction compared with 36 985 cases in the same time period of 2012. The dengue season runs from May until October.

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.