Dengue fever cases and deaths reported from 3 states in Brazil

Dengue fever cases and deaths are being reported from 3 states in Brazil:

São Paulo - The most affected municipalities include Americana, Campinas, the west zone of São Paulo City, Aracatuba, Socasco, and Sumare.
Mato Grosso
Minas Gerais

Travellers to areas where the dengue fever virus is active can reduce their risk of exposure by taking all necessary precautions to avoid mosquito bites. Many persons with dengue fever do not seek medical care and are not reported to health authorities. There may be many more cases in the community than the reports indicate.