Dengue Fever: Doctor outlines signs and symptoms of infection Brits travelling to Mexico this summer have been issued a warning as more than 100 people in the country have died due to a mosquito-borne disease. It is thought more than 170,000 people there have also been infected with dengue fever this year alone, prompting concerns. Dengue fever, which is also known as breakbone fever, can be mild but in some cases can lead to extreme symptoms and even death.
According to Travel Health Pro Since , the beginning of 2024 and up to 11 August, a total of 179,349 cases (33,957 confirmed) and 101 deaths have been reported in Mexico This outbreak has been identified as primarily the DENV-3 strain - however, cases of the more dangerous DENV-2 have also been recorded. The warning comes as cases of dengue fever have reached record high levels in the US. READ MORE Cancer patient shares the one 'vital' mistake he made before his diagnosis More than 100 people in Mexico have died after contracting dengue fever this year (Image: Getty) Dengue is typically only found in tropical climates but experts warned it has the potential to spread to other areas of the world as our climate changes.
The fever is initially thought to have been brought back to the US by travellers visiting other countries. However, Travel Health Pro has advised that 18 cases of “locally acquired” dengue were reported in Florida as of August 3. Overall, the US has seen nearly 2,700 cases so far this year, according to .