Dengue in Italy (Update 2)
16 Sep 2024
Public health officials in Italy reported 11 cases of dengue in the Fano area in the region of Marche on 13 September 2024. Ten of these people are believed to have been infected locally.
Dengue has been reported elsewhere in Italy recent weeks. A case was reported in Emilia-Romagna at the end of August and another in Brescia on 10 September.
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.