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The Peruvian Ministry of Health has reported an outbreak of Varicella (chickenpox) in La Libertad region in Peru. The outbreak has been ongoing since September 2016, affecting 79 cases, of which 21 cases have developed complications (12 still admitted in hospital) and 5 deaths. The high number of deaths is unusual and may be attributed to socio economic factors in the outbreak area.
The distribution by regions: El Porvenir (6), Trujillo (4), Esperanza (3), Florencia de Mora (2), Victor Larco (1) Laredo (1). The rest of cases need further confirmation from authorities to be categorised by regions.
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