Chikungunya i Thailand (Phuket)

Thailand
As of 29 Sep 2009, a large outbreak of chikungunya fever has affected
the country, particularly the southern region including some tourist
destinations, such as Phuket. According to the Ministry of Public
Health in Thailand, more than 42 300 cases have been documented this
year in 50 provinces. Reports from Thailand show that chikungunya
virus continues to circulate throughout the country.
Malaysia
As of 26 Sep 2009, the Ministry of Health in Malaysia has reported
more than 3185 cases of chikungunya fever. The most affected areas are
the northern provinces of Kedah, followed by Kelantan, Selangor,
Perak, and Sarawak.
Reunion
As of 28 Aug 2009, the French government has reported 3 confirmed
cases of chikungunya fever on the island of Reunion. No deaths have
been reported. All cases occurred in the Saint-Gilles-Les-Bains area,
on the western side of the island. However, mosquito activity reports
show that the virus is circulating throughout Reunion.

Denne virusinfektion overføre af aedes myg der stikker mest sidst på dagen. Alle rejsende til disse områder bør beskytte sig med Autan eller anden myggebalsam fra kl. 17. Sygdommen er alvorlig, ubehandlelig og kan give langvarig ledbetændelse.