Dengue fever in Mexico, Honduras and Nicaragua

Mexico - 3 states, Guerrero, Chiapas and Quintana Roo are reporting cases of dengue fever.

Honduras - at least 5,000 cases.

Nicaragua - 78 cases.

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.