WHO dengue in 2016?

The year 2016 was characterized by large dengue outbreaks worldwide. The Region of the Americas region reported more than 2.38 million cases in 2016, where Brazil alone contributed slightly less than 1.5 million cases, approximately 3 times higher than in 2014. 1032 dengue deaths were also reported in the region.

When was the last dengue outbreak?

Nearly all dengue cases reported in the 48 contiguous US states were in travelers infected elsewhere. In the United States, local dengue outbreaks most recently occurred in Hawaii (2015), Florida (2013, 2020), and Texas (2013). Most outbreaks in the United States have been relatively small and limited to small areas.

Is there dengue fever in Thailand?

Head to any tropical or subtropical region and there is likely to be an ever-present challenge from dengue fever. It’s present in more than 120 different countries, including Thailand. Dengue fever is caused by a series of 4 different viruses that are transmitted through the bites of female mosquitos.

Is dengue fever a pandemic or epidemic?

Abstract. Dengue is a rapidly emerging pandemic disease in many parts of the world, which is a major health problem in the tropics with possibilities of extension to other geographic areas.

How many people died of dengue in 2019?

The number of dengue cases reported to WHO increased over 8 fold over the last two decades, from 505,430 cases in 2000, to over 2.4 million in 2010, and 5.2 million in 2019. Reported deaths between the year 2000 and 2015 increased from 960 to 4032, affecting mostly younger age group.

Is there dengue fever in Phuket?

Dengue fever: The disease is rarely fatal but there is no cure. The risk of catching dengue fever in Phuket is quite remote. However, it is not a disease you want to catch and there is no vaccine, so you should use insect repellent whenever possible to be on the safe side.

Where is dengue in Thailand?

Most of the 193 patients diagnosed with dengue fever were found in Bangkok, Samut Prakan and Nakhon Pathom, with 61 in the 5-14 age group and 48 in 15-24 age group.