Epidemiological Situation

Guadeloupe: Dengue activity on the rise

• Increase in the weekly number of clinically suggestive cases seen in private practice

• One emergency department visit last week (2019-38) not requiring hospitalization

• Increase in the weekly number of biologically confirmed cases

• Six epidemic foci identified: Capesterre-Belle-Eau (2), Baie-Mahault (2), Petit-Bourg, and Marie-Galante

• Identified serotypes: DENV-1, DENV-2, and DENV-3. The DENV-2 serotype is predominant.

Saint Martin: Dengue activity at baseline levels

• On average, two clinical cases seen each week in private practice since July 2019

• No emergency room visits for dengue since late May

• Three laboratory-confirmed cases in early September, including 2 who had traveled to the Dominican Republic

Saint-Barthélemy: No laboratory-confirmed cases identified since October 2016