Dengue -- Worldwide/Unknown
An outbreak of dengue fever has hit Yangon, particularly suburban areas, with most victims of the mosquito-borne illness being school children, according to the Yangon regional health department.
The exact number of patients in all private and public hospitals is not yet known, but at least 654 patients have been treated so far this year [2014], of which 5 have died, health officials said. Preventive measures have been implemented at all schools in Yangon Region to contain the outbreak, but
Source: HealthMap Global Disease Alerts http://ift.tt/VKWifM
An outbreak of dengue fever has hit Yangon, particularly suburban areas, with most victims of the mosquito-borne illness being school children, according to the Yangon regional health department.
The exact number of patients in all private and public hospitals is not yet known, but at least 654 patients have been treated so far this year [2014], of which 5 have died, health officials said. Preventive measures have been implemented at all schools in Yangon Region to contain the outbreak, but
Source: HealthMap Global Disease Alerts http://ift.tt/VKWifM
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