Most of us in India are aware of the severity of Dengue, especially during the present monsoon season. However, many are not aware that this disease is present in many other countries including some developed countries like Australia too.
Hence, it is always a good idea to fix an appointment with your travel health doctor before International Travel. You really do not want to fall ill thousands of miles away from home. Always take adequate precautions to guard against mosquito bites to prevent Dengue, Chikungunya, Malaria, Yellow Fever and many other diseases.
Public Health Agency of Canada: Travel health notice: July 19, 2012
Outbreaks caused by the four types of dengue virus have become increasingly frequent over the past 25 years. About 40% of the world’s population lives in areas where there is a risk of dengue fever.
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recommends that travellers protect themselves from mosquito bites when travelling to areas where dengue fever may occur.
Dengue fever is the most common viral disease spread to humans by mosquitoes. It can cause severe flu-like symptoms. In some cases, it leads to dengue haemorrhagic fever, which can be fatal. There is no vaccine or medication that protects against dengue fever.
Where is dengue fever a concern?
Dengue fever occurs in most tropical and subtropical areas of the world, predominantly in urban and semi-urban areas.
It is widespread in parts of Central and South America; the Caribbean; South and Southeast Asia; Western, Eastern, and Central Africa; and Oceania.
Asia:
- So far this year, dengue activity is stable for most countries in Southeast Asia. Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia have reported more cases in 2012 when compared to the same time period in 2011.
- Since the beginning of the year, Sri Lanka has reported thousands of suspected cases of dengue including several deaths.
- Since January, the Thai Ministry of Public Health has also reported thousands of cases including some deaths.
Oceania:
- Australia has reported more cases in 2012 than in 2011 for the same time period. However, the number of reported cases has been decreasing since January.
- The Republic of the Marshall Islands experienced an outbreak of dengue in October 2011.
South America, Central America, and the Caribbean:
- The majority of countries in this region are reporting dengue activity.
- So far this year, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico and Venezuela are reporting high numbers of dengue cases.
- In 2011, these countries reported a large number of dengue cases; Aruba, Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curaçao, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, St. Lucia, and Venezuela.
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