Global: over 14 million cases, 10,000 deaths
Americas: over 12 million cases, 7’000 deaths (largest outbreak in history!)
- Most in Brazil (9.8 million), followed by Argentina, Mexico, Colombia and Paraguay
- High incidences also on Caribbean islands (e.g. Guadeloupe, epidemic declared on 14 Nov 2024)
Africa: over 100,000 dengue cases
- Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, CAR, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Mali, Mauritius, Niger, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sudan...
- CAVE: underreporting!
Asia:
- Currently outbreaks are reported especially in Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Southeast Asia (all countries)
Prevention: Optimal mosquito bite protection 24/7, also in cities (also against other mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, Zika, chikungunya).
In case of fever, ensure adequate hydrations and apply paracetamol products. If you have a fever, avoid taking medications containing acetylsalicylic acid (e.g., Aspirin®), as this can increase the risk of bleeding during a dengue infection. However, do not stop taking medications containing acetylsalicylic acid if it is already part of your regular treatment for an underlying condition.
In case of fever, malaria should be always ruled out by blood tests.
Note on vaccination against dengue fever with Qdenga®:
The Swiss Expert Committee for Travel Medicine (ECTM) recommends a vaccination with Qdenga® only for travelers from 6 years old who have evidence of previous dengue infection and who will be exposed in a region with significant dengue transmission. For details, see ECTM Statement.