Argentina issues alert for dengue, as well for travelers to Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia

Posted on March 28, 2013 • Filed under: Agriculture, Latin America Health, TRAVEL

Diariocol.com.ar reported that the Ministry of Health of the Province of Buenos Aires warned travelers to outbreak areas during the Easter holiday and the bridge on April 2, to take precautions to prevent dengue. Recommended to take action as the permanent use of repellents, both inside and travel abroad, and stated that the situation is critical in Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia. This year in Paraguay reported over 59,000 cases and 35 deaths, about 7,600 in Bolivia and Brazil 204,650 affected with 33 deaths. Even the State of Rio de Janeiro, the epidemic declared in 36 municipalities because they have detected 41,400 cases. Read Article

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