Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease widely spread in tropical and subtropical regions. It is transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. Most of the clinical cases present a febrile illness, severe forms include hemorrhagic fevers and shock with fatalities.
Since the beginning of 2024, over 10 million dengue cases and over 5 000 dengue-related deaths have been reported from 80 countries/territories. Most cases globally have been reported from the WHO PAHO region.
Every month ECDC provides detailed epidemiological overview of the worldwide transmission of dengue in its weekly threat report (Communicable Diseases Threat Report).
Since the beginning of 2024, over 7.5 million dengue cases and over 3 000 dengue-related deaths have been reported from 73 countries/territories. Most cases globally have been reported from the WHO PAHO region, with Brazil reporting most cases.
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 22-28 June 2024 and includes updates on cholera, chikungunya and dengue, influenza, West Nile virus, and mass gathering monitoring or the UEFA European Football Championship and Hajj.