17 February 2009: Dengue – situation in Bolivia

 Since beginning of the year up to 16 February 2009 (Epidemiological Week No.1 to 6) the following have been reported:

• 19,590 cases of suspecteddengue fever
• 2238 cases of classic dengue fever
• 66 suspected cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF)
• 9 deaths (including 1 study).
Fatality rate: 13.6%
Identified serotypes: DEN 1 and DEN 3