2023-12-16 09:17:00
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) took stock on December 14, 2023 of countries in dengue endemic areas where the risk of transmission is increased and recommends that when staying in these areas, you follow the usual recommendations. in terms of personal anti-vector protection.
In Africa and the Middle Eastthe following countries are reporting higher than usual numbers of dengue cases, and travelers to these countries may be at increased risk: Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Sudan and Chad.
In Asia and the Pacific Islandsthe following countries are reporting higher than usual numbers of dengue cases, and travelers to these countries may be at increased risk: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Vietnam.
In Central and South America, Mexico and the Caribbeanthe following countries are reporting higher than usual numbers of dengue cases, and travelers to these countries may be at increased risk: Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Jamaica, Martinique, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Saint-Barthélemy and Saint Martin.
Recommendations for travelers:
Travelers are advised to protect themselves from mosquito bites. The usual vector control measures should be followed:
- Wearing covering clothing;
- Mosquito repellents, containing DEET, on exposed skin;
- Mosquito net impregnated with insecticide for naptime and nighttime;
- People who use sunscreen should apply the repellent 20 minutes following sunscreen.
In order to avoid as much as possible the spread of the dengue virus in mainland France, when faced with a sudden onset of fever and joint or muscle pain within 15 days of returning from a trip to a risk area, it is necessary to consult your doctor as quickly as possible, notifying your trip
Source : Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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