Dengue in Italy (Update 3)
23 Sep 2024
Public health officials in Italy have reported 25 cases of dengue since the end of August 2024.
Twenty of these cases have been reported from of the Marche region. Dengue has also been reported elsewhere in Italy in recent weeks: there have been 5 cases across Tuscany, Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna.
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.