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A dengue outbreak in Peru has killed at least 248 people and forced health minister to resign

Outbreak is currently the worst in Latin America

The Independent UK

Peru is reeling from record case counts of dengue fever. What's driving the outbreak?

The number of patients is soaring, the health system is stressed and the government is facing criticism over its response. So far 150,000 Peruvians have caught the virus this year and 248 have died.

WEKU

Health Minister calls for concerted efforts to tide over epidemic situation

Health Minister Veena George has appealed to the medical fraternity to ensure that the treatment protocol for the management of dengue fever is adhered to by all doctors in the public and private sectors.

The Hindu

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Dengue fever warning to Brits heading off to popular holiday resorts this summer

Brits planning to travel abroad are being warned about the risks of potentially deadly dengue fever - a disease spread by Asian tiger mosquitoes and which has been detected in the likes of Ibiza and southern France

Daily Mirror

Dengue cases this year pass 19,000

Thailand has seen an alarming rise in dengue fever cases, with more than 19,000 infections and 17 deaths recorded since Jan 1, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said.

Bangkok Post

Dengue death preventable

Dengue fever is a life-threatening disease, but most sufferers will recover if they receive a timely diagnosis and proper treatment. Unfortunately, this wasn't the case for the late Karen activist living in Phetchaburi's Bang Kloi, Gib Tonnamphet.

Bangkok Post

Dengue fever cases to rise next month

The number of dengue fever cases is expected to rise next month as Thailand enters the rainy season, with 16,650 cases and 17 deaths reported since Jan 1, the Public Health Ministry warned on Monday.

Bangkok Post

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Health department issues warning against dengue fever

The public have been advised to ensure source eradication, as the disease-causing aedes mosquitoes mainly breed in and around homes.

The Hindu

Health dept issues advisory against spread of dengue fever

Health Minister Veena George calls for intensifying containment steps in districts such as Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram

The Hindu

How a COVID-like test could predict dengue death risk

Scientists from Melbourne and Indonesia have discovered a way to find out who is most at risk of life-threatening dengue fever.

AAP

What is dengue fever? Full list of symptoms as outbreak could hit UK

People with dengue fever may experience flu-like symptoms, while others could go undetected. Here's everything you need to know about the mosquito-borne disease

Daily Mirror

Mum of man, 21, who died of dengue fever on holiday issues warning to other travellers

Bob Toulson-Burke was in the middle of the trip of a lifetime backpacking in south-east Asia when he came down with flu-like symptoms

Daily Mirror

Dengue fever: Backpacking Brit, 21, had flu-like symptoms before dying in Bangkok hospital

The mother of a UK backpacker who died from Dengue fever while travelling in southeast Asia has issued a warning amid fears climate change could bring the disease to the UK.

Evening Standard

Doctor tackles dengue fever questions amid Europe holiday travel warning

Could dengue fever impact your European holiday this summer? Here's what you need to know.

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Brit woman infected with dengue fever while on holiday in France amid warning

The Brit, 44, was visiting the beautiful seaside resort of Nice, in southern France, when she was infected by dengue fever along with the family she was staying with

Wales Online

Dengue fever symptoms as holidaymakers heading to Spain, France and other countries are warned

There are up to 14 symptoms to look out for

Wales Online

Symptoms of dengue fever to watch for amid spread fears after UK woman falls ill

The UK woman was among 30 'locally transmitted cases

The Independent UK

Should you be worried about dengue fever on your next European holiday?

Researchers warn the infection could become more prevalent in Europe due to climate change.

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The Independent UK

Dengue fever symptoms to be aware of, and when they’ll begin to show

There have been several outbreaks of dengue fever found in Spain

Evening Standard

What is dengue fever? Cases rise across Europe due to spread of tiger mosquitoes

Experts believe climate change may be the reason for the prevalence of tiger mosquitoes in Europe

The Independent UK

British woman infected with dengue fever on holiday to France

Woman came down with the tropical disease after trip to Nice

The Independent UK

UK woman infected with dengue fever in France

She had experienced fever, headache, muscle pain and a rash.

Reuters

Dengue fever spreads across Sudan with health response weakened

Dengue fever has spread into Sudan's capital for the first time on record, as the country tackles its widest ever outbreak of the disease, exacerbated by an under-funded health system, officials say.

Evening Standard

Spanish health authorities issue dengue fever alert in Ibiza

Authorities in Ibiza have warned people to look out for symptoms of dengue fever after several outbreaks were reported on the Spanish island.

Wales Online

Spain travel warning issued to UK holidaymakers over dengue fever outbreak

People have been told there is a 'moderate' risk

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