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First case of sexually transmitted Dengue confirmed in Spain

November 11, 2019

A case concerning a 41-yearold man from Madrid, Spain spreading dengue through sexual contact was confirmed by Spanish health authorities. This is the world first ever instance to be reported of the dengue virus spreading through sexual contact which until recently was thought to be transmitted only by mosquitoes. Case Highlights The man concerned in ..

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