Colombia reports a higher than usual number of dengue cases this year. A total of 32'206 cases have been registered through April, including 108 deaths. The majority of cases are from the following regions: Meta, Tolima, Cundinamarca, Barranquilla, Sucre, Cartagena, Santander, Cali, Cesar, Northern Santander, Atlantic, Cordoba and Guajira.
Dengue fever is transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes: Optimal mosquito protection during the day, also in cities. In case of fever, take paracetamol preparations and ensure sufficient fluid intake. Do not take medicines containing acetylsalicylic acid (e.g. Aspirin®), as these increase the risk of bleeding. In case of fever, malaria should always be ruled out by a blood test.