Dengue outbreak on Mer Island, Torres Strait

In Australia, Queensland Health reported 19 dengue cases acquired on Mer Island, Torres Strait Island Regional LGA, were reported in the recent week. The total number of cases for this outbreak is 39.

Five of these cases were identified as dengue type 3, while the serotypes for the remaining cases have not been determined.

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French Polynesia

In EpiWeek 22, one new dengue case was confirmed out of 34 samples tested. As of 06 June, two new cases were reported in EpiWeek 23, bringing the total number of reported cases to 55 (48 confirmed cases and 7 probable cases) since 27 November 2023. There were no deaths or hospitalizations reported during this period.

Samoa

In EpiWeek 22, 17 new lab-confirmed dengue cases were reported bringing the total to 418 since November 2023. No dengue-related death was reported during this period. The most affected age groups are children under 10 years old and adults over 60 years old. The North-West of Upolu (NWU) and Apia Urban Area (AUA) are the most affected areas. Serotype results are still pending.

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Tonga

In EpiWeek 22, three dengue cases were reported by the Ministry of Health. The three cases were tested NS1 positive and are still under investigation. Community outreach and awareness activities are underway.

Dengue is a disease caused by a virus spread through mosquito bites. The disease can take up to 2 weeks to develop with illness generally lasting less than a week.

Health effects from dengue include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, rash, muscle and joint pain, and minor bleeding.

Dengue can become severe within a few hours. Severe dengue is a medical emergency, usually requiring hospitalization.

In severe cases, health effects can include hemorrhage (uncontrolled bleeding), shock (seriously low blood pressure), organ failure, and death.