2006 dengue outbreak in Pakistan
- 2006 dengue outbreak in Pakistan
In the 2006 dengue outbreak in Pakistan, a significant rise in the number of dengue fever cases was reported in Pakistan, becoming the country's worst health crisis; there are signs that the infectious disease is spreading to different parts of the country. Though the outbreak seemed to settle down during the winter season it was expected to recur next year in spring.
tatus of outbreak
The number of cases have climbed to over to 4,800 with 50+ deaths.
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*2006 dengue outbreak in India
As of 5th of March 2007, 3 more patients with dengue had been reported in Karachi.
References
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*Mosquito control
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