Singapore dengue cases in 2024 to date tops 2023 total
The Singapore National Environment Agency (NEA) is reporting more than 10,000 total dengue cases to date, more than was recorded in all of 2023.
Through July 24, officials have seen 10,234 cases. This compares to the 9,949 dengue cases in all of 2023.
There are four Dengue virus serotypes circulating in Singapore. Dengue virus serotype 2 (DENV-2) has been predominant since September 2023, with prior periodic dominance of DENV-1 and DENV-3 in 2023.
NEA officials warn the population’s immunity to all four Dengue virus serotypes remains low. The continued presence of all these dengue risk factors may lead to a surge in dengue cases in the coming months, if insufficient action is taken.
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.
Symptoms 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.
Battling Dengue: Scott O'Neill, PhD, CEO of The World Mosquito Program