Dengue in Italy: Emilia-Romagna
06 Sep 2024
Public health officials in Italy have reported a case of dengue in Albinea, south of Reggio Emilia in the region of Emilia-Romagna. It is reported that the person lives with people who returned recently from a country where dengue may be present.
Dengue is an infection spread by mosquito bites and can cause a severe flu-like illness. It is uncommon in Italy but has occurred in the summer months in recent years.
Advice for Travellers
The mosquitoes which transmit dengue bite during the day, between dawn and dusk. They are particularly persistent and aggressive.
If you are travelling to an affected region, you are potentially at risk of dengue fever and should be aware of this infection.
- You can protect yourself by avoiding mosquito bites at all times.
If you develop a high temperature (fever) either during or after travelling to an affected area, you should seek medical advice as soon as possible and give details of your recent travel history.
For further information see the dengue fever page.