The Ministry of Health of El Salvador (Minsal) confirmed the fifth death associated with dengue in the country, according to Epidemiological Bulletin number 43, which compiles data for the week between October 25 and 31.
Minsal did not release details about the identity, age, or place of residence of the person whose death raised the number of dengue fatalities to five so far in 2026.
During epidemiological week 43, authorities recorded 358 suspected dengue cases, 10 fewer than the 368 reported in week 42. In turn, the health institution's report noted 77 confirmed dengue cases through week 43. There were also 72 hospital discharges related to the disease. In addition, the bulletin identifies DEN3 as the serotype circulating in the country.
Meanwhile, as of October 31, health surveillance had accumulated 6,908 suspected cases. The 10 to 19 age group accounted for the largest share, with a total of 2,504. It is followed by children aged five to nine, with 1,801 visits. Meanwhile, 784 consultations were reported among children aged one to four, and 246 among infants under one year old.
The figure places children, adolescents, and young people among the population groups with the greatest presence in medical consultation records related to dengue.
The epidemiological surveillance data are provisional and may be modified in subsequent reports, according to the update of...
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The Ministry of Health confirmed the fifth death associated with dengue in El Salvador so far this year. (Illustrative image Infobae)The Ministry of Health of El Salvador (Minsal) confirmed the fifth death associated with dengue in the country, according to Epidemiological Bulletin number 43, which compiles data from the week between October 25 and 31. Minsal did not release details about the identity, age, or place of residence of the person whose death raised the number of dengue fatalities to five so far in 2026. During epidemiological week 43, authorities counted 358 suspected dengue cases, 10 fewer than the 368 reported in week 42. In turn, the health institution's report recorded 77 confirmed dengue cases through week 43. There were also 72 hospital discharges related to the disease. In addition, the bulletin identifies DEN3 as the serotype circulating in the country. Meanwhile, as of October 31, health surveillance had accumulated 6,908 suspected cases. The 10 to 19 age group accounted for the largest number, with a total of 2,504. They are followed by children aged five to nine, with 1,801 visits. Meanwhile, among those aged one to four, 784 consultations were reported, and among infants under one year old, 246. The official report identified the circulation of the DEN3 serotype and added 77 confirmed dengue cases in the country. (REUTERS/Pilar Olivares)The figure places children, adolescents, and young people among the population sectors with the greatest presence in medical consultation records related to dengue. The epidemiological surveillance data are provisional and may change in subsequent reports, according to updates on suspected cases, laboratory tests, hospitalizations, and deaths. Minsal also reported one case of severe dengue as of the latest update of its report. Dengue can progress to higher-risk conditions. Warning signs include severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, mucosal bleeding, drowsiness, and irritability. When these symptoms appear, health authorities recommend going immediately to a health facility. They also advise avoiding self-medication, since some drugs can increase the risk of bleeding in patients with dengue. The infection is transmitted by the bite of an infected female Aedes aegypti mosquito. The insect usually bites during the day, with the greatest activity after dawn and before dusk. Symptoms can appear between five and seven days after infection. Prevention measures aim to eliminate or control containers that accumulate water and can become mosquito breeding sites. Recommendations include turning over bottles, buckets, tires, and other unused objects. Minsal recommends covering water deposits and discarding unused containers to reduce breeding sites. (Courtesy: Ministry of Health of El Salvador)It is also advised to cover barrels, water storage tanks, and water deposits. These containers must remain covered to prevent the mosquito from laying eggs. Water storage tanks, barrels, and other containers require weekly washing, while flower vases should be cleaned and their water changed frequently. Likewise, the Ministry of Health also recommends the use of repellent, mosquito nets, long-sleeved shirts, and pants, especially in areas where mosquitoes are present.