French territory Guadeloupe declares epidemic of dengue driven by uncommon strain

By NEWS WIRES

Authorities in the Caribbean archipelago of Guadeloupe on Thursday declared a dengue epidemic driven by a virus strain that had a limited circulation for two decades. Health officials in the overseas French territory warned of a “high number” of “severe forms” of the disease.  

Source: French territory Guadeloupe declares epidemic of dengue driven by uncommon strain

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