A Dutchman who was on holiday in the south of France contracted dengue fever from a bite from an Asian tiger mosquito. According to the Stop invasive exotics platform, it is the first time that a Dutch person in Europe has contracted the disease.
A Dutchman who was on holiday in the south of France contracted dengue fever from a bite from an Asian tiger mosquito. According to the Stop invasive exotics platform, it is the first time that a Dutch person in Europe has contracted the disease.
Dengue fever or dengue is transmitted by the tiger mosquito from Asia. For example, the animals are on car tires and often end up in southern European countries via import.
According to the platform, the Dutch government must warn Dutch travelers about the risk of contamination in Southern Europe. More information about preventive measures should also be provided.
The Dutch tourist was infected in La Croix-Valmer, a place close to Saint-Tropez. The woman had been showing symptoms since August 2. After her vacation she was examined and was diagnosed.
An infection can lead to fever, headache and pain in the muscles and joints. Dengue fever can be deadly.
