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LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#businesstravel<\/a>–Many countries are recording an increase in dengue. Over the last 20 years, cases have risen more than 8 fold, impacting tens of millions of people globally1<\/sup>. International SOS<\/a>, the world\u2019s leading security and health services company, has seen a 92% increase in dengue-related cases this year compared to last year and therefore encourages organisations to step up their dengue prevention programmes and protect their communities and workforce against the disease.\n<\/p>\n

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\nDr Irene Lai, Group Medical Director at International SOS, advises \u201cDengue is transmitted by mosquito bites. It is an increasing problem, with more cases, outbreaks becoming larger and more common, and the disease appearing in new areas. Whilst the reasons are complex, urbanisation and climate change may be contributing to the expanding global distribution and longer transmission seasons. Dengue, like most illnesses, causes a spectrum of disease \u2013 it can be very mild, while some people will experience strong headaches, high fever and rash. In the most severe cases, it can progress to bleeding and organ failure which can be fatal.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\nLai continues, \u201cNot only is there an impact on infected individuals, outbreaks of dengue can impact healthcare systems when there is a surge in people requiring medical attention and hospitalision. This is on top of the significant challenges our healthcare systems continue to face due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Everyone needs to be aware of, and practising, measures to prevent dengue infections and transmission, including organisations that are operating in dengue-affected areas, and those sending travellers to them.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\nDengue is now consistently present in over 100 countries across the planet and is \u201cthe leading cause of serious illness and death in some Asian and Latin American countries\u201d. Asia is reported to represent around 70% of the global burden of the disease.2<\/sup>\n<\/p>\n

\nBest practice is for organisations to be involved in mosquito control and infection prevention measures to reduce community transmission of dengue. These measures may include promoting awareness of the signs and symptoms of the disease among employees, encouraging good practices for dengue prevention and establishing coordination with local communities to support mosquito control programmes.\n<\/p>\n

\nTips to Reduce The Risk of Dengue:<\/b>\n<\/p>\n

\nPrevent mosquito bites and reduce the risk of mosquitoes breeding:<\/b>\n<\/p>\n