Dengue
Dengue is an infectious tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. It is transmitted through the bite of an infected female Aedes mosquito. Anyone can be infected with dengue regardless of age, sex or socio-economic status.
There are four types of dengue viruses and a person can get infected with dengue up to four times. Infection with one type leads to immunity to that type but subsequent infections with other types of the virus can lead to severe complications.
Dengue in the Philippines
The National Epidemiology Center of the Philippines' Department of Health reports a total of 132,046 dengue cases from January to 13 October 2012. This is 24.92% higher compared to the same time period in 2011.
Dr. Maria Nerissa Dominguez
National Professional Officer
dominguezm@wpro.who.int
Dr. Lasse Vestergaard
Medical Officer
vestergaardl@wpro.who.int
