The map divides the island into neighborhood units. A unit is highlighted if there has been at least two cases of dengue in the last fortnight.
Dengue and Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general information about Dengue and Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general information about Dengue and Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever
‘Taiwan's health department has released a map that informs the public of dengue fever outbreaks, and will help people take the necessary precautions. A unit is highlighted on the map if there has been at least two dengue cases in the last fortnight.’
A statement by the health department said, "We hope the map will help people take precautions. Taiwan has managed to control the epidemic with a 30% drop in new cases from last Monday. The outbreak has been the worst in years. Twenty eight people are currently in intensive care."
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56 Deaths, 20,500 Dengue Cases Registered in Taiwan
The months of September and October witness the highest number of dengue infections and another 10,000 to 15,000 cases are expected by the end of the year.
The months of September and October witness the highest number of dengue infections and another 10,000 to 15,000 cases are expected by the end of the year.
Taiwan Suffers Deadliest Ever Dengue Outbreak With Over 15,000 Cases: CDC
Dengue Cases in Thailand have nearly tripled, while Malaysia saw a surge in infections, with 219 deaths as of September 20, according to the Center for Disease Control.
Dengue Cases in Thailand have nearly tripled, while Malaysia saw a surge in infections, with 219 deaths as of September 20, according to the Center for Disease Control.
Dengue and Dengue Fever - Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
Dengue is a tropical disease caused by mosquitoes carrying the dengue virus. Symptoms include fever, joint & muscle ache, fatigue, nausea and skin rash.
Dengue is a tropical disease caused by mosquitoes carrying the dengue virus. Symptoms include fever, joint & muscle ache, fatigue, nausea and skin rash.
