170,000+ dengue fever cases with 101 deaths reported in Mexico, causing a travel warning.

170,000+ dengue fever cases, with 101 deaths, reported in Mexico, causing a travel warning. DENV-3 strain is predominant, with DENV-2 cases also recorded. Dengue fever, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, has reached record levels in the US and is endemic in over 100 countries, with the Americas, South-East Asia, and Western Pacific regions most affected. WHO advises protecting against mosquito bites to minimize risk.

August 21, 2024
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