Since beginning of the year up to 16 February 2009 (Epidemiological Week No. 1 to 6) the following have been reported:

• 19,590 cases of suspected dengue fever
• 2238 cases of classic dengue fever
• 66 suspected cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF)
• 9 deaths (including 1 study).
  
  

Fatality rate: 13.6%

Identified serotypes: DEN 1 and DEN 3

 Dengue Situation in Bolivia (17 February 2009)