Updated on 12 July 2019
Situation:
In 2019, Dengue cases are on the rise with 24 cases reported in Campeche and 16 of those in Ciudad del Carmen. Of those 16 cases, eight were non-severe, 13 had warning signs of becoming more severe and three were severe.
The Aedes Aegypti mosquito (which is responsible for transmitting Dengue) bites primarily during the day. This species is most active two hours after sunrise and several hours before sunset, but can still bite at night in well-lit areas.
Symptoms of Dengue Fever
Symptoms, which usually begin four to six days after infection and last for up to 10 days, may include:
Sudden, high fever
Severe headaches
Pain behind the eyes
Severe joint and muscle pain
Fatigue
Nausea
Vomiting
Skin rash, which appears two to five days after the onset of fever
Mild bleeding (such a nose bleed, bleeding gums, or easy bruising)
Mitigating Factors to Apply:
Monitor local and social media for updates
Enroll in the Safe Traveler program (STEP) to receive warnings from the U.S. Embassy
Avoid mosquito bites
Wear long sleeve shirts, pants, socks and shoes when mosquitoes are most active
Use repellents such as DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR3535
Avoid opening windows during high mosquito activity
Utilize mosquito nets where appropriate
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