Travellers warned as virus surges in Bali - news.com.au

Australians heading to Bali have been issued a stark warning after a recent surge in dengue fever cases in the region.

Travellers are urged to take precautions against the mosquito-borne disease, which can cause severe illness and can even be deadly in some extreme cases.

The warning comes as the number of notifiable cases of dengue fever in Western Australia has tripled compared with the same time last year, with health authorities revealing that 80 per cent of these cases report recent travel to Indonesia.

Indonesia has reported more than 90,000 cases of dengue fever so far this year.

The virus is spread through mosquitoes and is more common in tropical and subtropical climates.

Communicable disease control acting director Professor Paul Effler sent out a warning to Aussies who have a holiday booked for the popular tourist destination.

“While most people will experience mild flu-like symptoms, the disease may be fatal especially for those who become infected with dengue fever a second time,” Effler said.

“The best defence against dengue fever is to protect yourself from mosquito bites when visiting Bali or other high-risk areas. If you do become seriously unwell overseas, it is important to seek medical attention straight away.”

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According to the World Health Organisation, most people who are infected will not have any symptoms.

However, for those who do, the most common symptoms are fever, rash, headache, fatigue, and joint and muscle pain. In more severe cases, people may experience abdominal pain, vomiting, and bleeding from the gums or nose.

Authorities advise anyone heading to Bali to avoid areas of high mosquito activity, wear protective clothing, use a chemical-based insect repellent, sleep under a bed net, and close all doors and windows if they do not have insect screens.

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