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Global dengue risk reminder
Dengue is a virus spread by mosquitoes found in tropical and sub-tropical regions worldwide, including parts of Europe
Qdenga® dengue vaccine guidance
Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) deliberations on Qdenga® vaccine now available
Dengue: the Caribbean region
An increase in cases of dengue have been reported in the Caribbean region
Locally acquired cases of dengue in France
Cases of dengue have been reported in southern and northern France
Zoonoses (diseases from animals) in travellers
A zoonotic disease is one that spreads between animals and humans and has the potential to be an increasing problem for travellers
Factsheets
Diseases spread by insects and ticks in the American continent (the Americas)
Depending on the destination, travellers may be at risk of a number of different diseases
Diseases spread by insects and ticks in Europe
Depending on destination, travellers may be at risk of a number of different diseases spread by insects or ticks in Europe
Dengue
Dengue is an infection caused by the dengue virus of which there are four different subtypes. The disease is transmitted by mosquitoes
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Dengue
Dengue is an infection caused by the dengue virus of which there are four different types (serogroups) and transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito
Outbreaks
Dengue in Panama
As of 26 July 2024, a total of 11,403 dengue cases, and 16 deaths, have been reported since the beginning of 2024. DENV-1, DENV-2 and DENV-3 viruses have been identified in the country.
Dengue in Mexico
As of 26 July 2024, a total of 128,095 dengue cases, and 49 deaths, have been reported since the beginning of 2024. DENV-1, DENV-2 and DENV-3 viruses have been identified in the country.
Dengue in Honduras
As of 26 July 2024, a total of 58,270 dengue cases, and 26 deaths, have been reported since the beginning of 2024. DENV-1, DENV-2 and DENV-3 viruses have been identified in the country.
Dengue in French Polynesia
Between 27 November 2023 and 19 July 2024, 81 confirmed cases of dengue have been reported. As of 19 July 2024, active circulation of the virus is ongoing in Tahiti, Moorea and Nuku-Hiva.
Dengue in Thailand
As of 4 July, a total of 36,246 dengue fever cases, including 37 deaths, have been reported in 2024.
Dengue in Mali
As of 12 July 2024, 5,142 cases (631 confirmed; 4,51 suspected) and six deaths of dengue fever have been reported from ten of the eleven regions in Mali. Two serotypes (DENV-1 and DENV-3) were detected among confirmed cases.
Dengue in Togo
As of 28 June 2024, Togo has recorded 197 dengue fever cases since May 7, 2024. The cases were mainly reported in the Lomé health district. This is the first reported dengue fever outbreak in Togo.
Dengue in France
On 8 July 2024, Occitania reported its first locally acquired case of dengue in France for the 2024 season. There were 22 locally acquired cases in Occitania during 2023.
Dengue in UAE
During 2023, locally acquired cases of dengue were confirmed within the United Arab Emirates.
Dengue in USA
On 24 June 2024, a confirmed case of locally acquired dengue was reported.
Dengue in Guatemala
As of 16 June 2024, 27,951 dengue cases and 10 deaths have been reported in 2024, an increase of 516% compared to the same period in 2023. DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3 and DENV-4 viruses have been identified in the country.
Dengue in Dominican Republic
As of 16 June 2024, 8,790 dengue cases (no deaths) have been reported in 2024, an increase of 442% compared to the same period in 2023.
Dengue in Italy ex Egypt
As of 10 June 2024, a total of three imported dengue cases have been reported in Italy, with the serotype confirmed as DENV-2 in all three cases. The travellers visited the resort of Sharm El-Sheik for a short holiday in May 2024.
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Dengue in Australia
On 11 June 2024, the Queensland Health Department reported at least 39 suspected dengue cases (8 confirmed) in the Torres and Cape region. The serotype is reported to be DENV-3 in at least five of the confirmed cases.
Dengue in Burkina Faso
As of 28 April 2024, a total of 174,356 dengue cases, and 780 deaths, have been reported since the beginning of 2023. DENV-1, DENV-2 and DENV-3 viruses have been identified in the country.
Dengue in Cape Verde
As of 14 April 2024, a total of 1,127 dengue cases (with no deaths), have been reported. DENV-1 and DENV-3 viruses have been detected. Currently DENV-3 is the most common type with DENV-1 only identified in the municipality of Praia.
Dengue in Argentina
As of 18 May 2024, a total of 675,806 dengue cases have been reported in 2024. Of the three circulating dengue virus serotypes identified DENV-2 and DENV-1 account for more than 99.9% of cases with a few cases of DENV-3 also detected.
Dengue in Mauritius
As of 28 April 2024, a total of 7,177 dengue cases and 15 deaths have been reported since the initial outbreak started in December 2023. Currently only DENV-2 serotype has been identified.
Dengue in Samoa
As of 20 May 2024, the Samoan authorities have reported a total of 388 laboratory confirmed dengue cases since November 2023.
Dengue in Colombia
Colombia reported 112,140 cases of dengue between 1 January 2024 and 26 April 2024, representing an increase of 373% compared to the same period in 2023. The cumulative incidence rate as of 26 April 2024 is 219 cases per 100,000 population.
Dengue in Ecuador
Ecuador reported 23,234 cases of dengue between 1 January 2024 and 26 April 2024, representing an increase of 371% compared to the same period in 2023. The cumulative incidence rate as of 26 April 2024 is 130 cases per 100,000 population.
Dengue in Paraguay
Paraguay reported 246,509 cases of dengue between 1 January 2024 and 26 April 2024, representing an increase of more than 1,800% compared to the same period in 2023. The cumulative incidence rate as of 26 April 2024 is 3,263 cases per 100,000 population.
Dengue in Peru
Peru reported 173,706 cases between 1 January 2024 and 26 April 2024, representing an increase of 357% compared to the same period in 2023. The cumulative incidence rate as of 26 April 2024 is 521 cases per 100,000 population.
Dengue in Brazil
Brazil reported 5,542,348 cases between 1 January 2024 and 3 May 2024, representing an increase of 371% compared to the same period in 2023. The cumulative incidence rate to 3 May 2024 is 2,590 cases per 100,000 population.
Île-de-France
Auvergne-Rhône Alpes
Provence Alpes-Côte d’Azur
Dengue in France
As of 11 December 2023, a total of 43 locally acquired dengue cases have been reported in mainland France for 2023.
Dengue in Italy
As of 27 November 2023, 82 locally acquired dengue cases have been reported so far in 2023.
Dengue in USA
As of 1 November 2023 a case of locally acquired dengue has been reported in Long Beach. This is the second case reported in California, the first was identified in October 2023 in Pasadena. The Health Department is taking steps to prevent further spread of the virus that causes dengue.
Dengue in Spain
On 11 October 2023, a second case of locally acquired dengue was reported from a different area of Catalonia.
Dengue in Bangladesh
As of 24 September 2023, a total of 187,725 cases, including 909 deaths, had been reported in the country. This makes it the largest outbreak of dengue ever reported in Bangladesh. The outbreak has brought additional pressure on the health system.
