Dengue Fever: Costa Rica

According to Ecuador’s Ministry of Health, more than 1,800 cases of dengue fever, a significant increase over the average incidence, have been reported since January 2012, primarily from El Oro, Guayas, Los Rios, and Manabi provinces. Travelers are advised to practice daytime insect precautions.

April 25, 2012 marks this year’s World Malaria Day. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) reminds travellers that there is risk of malaria transmission in many tropical countries around the world. Malaria is a serious and occasionally fatal disease. It is caused by a parasite which is spread to humans by infected mosquitoes. There…

ABSTRACT: Leptospirosis is the most widespread zoonotic illness globally. It has been classified by the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as emerging or re-emerging.  Leptospirosis is most frequently recognized in the developing world. It was removed from the U.S. list of nationally reportable infectious diseases in 1995,…

Violent demonstrations by civilians and military forces are occurring throughout Burkina Faso. Curfews may be imposed on short notice. The situation is unpredictable and may change quickly. Travelers should avoid large crowds and demonstrations and monitor the situation through local media.

According to WHO, the Ukrainian Ministry of Health has reported 14 laboratory confirmed cases of cholera from the port city of Mariupol’ (Donets’ka Oblast) on the Sea of Azov since May 30, 2011. This is the first outbreak of cholera in Ukraine since 1995. The sources of the infection are still under investigation; however, local…

According to press reports, 9 suspected human cases of yellow fever have been reported in the established yellow fever zone of Baringo District, Rift Valley, since April 2011. Reported cases have been restricted to this area, and initial laboratory testing has been negative; further confirmatory testing is pending. Shoreland continues to recommend vaccination for all…