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Suspected dengue cases in El Salvador have risen in recent weeks, according to data from the Ministry of Health’s latest epidemiological bulletin. As of september 5, authorities had recorded a cumulative total of 1,110 suspected cases over a five-week period.
Records show a higher concentration of medical consultations among children and adolescents. Of the total suspected cases reported, 419 involved individuals aged 10 to 19, while another 277 cases fell within the 5-to-9 age group. These two groups account for a significant portion of consultations related to the disease.
During this period, weekly consultations for suspected dengue reached as high as 280 cases, reflecting an increase in people seeking medical care for symptoms consistent with the disease. However, it is important to distinguish between suspected cases and those subsequently confirmed through laboratory testing.
According to the same report, six cases of dengue were confirmed via laboratory testing among the cases recorded during these five weeks. This means the figure of 1,110 refers to individuals initially classified as suspected cases rather than confirmed cases of the disease.
Regarding mortality, the epidemiological bulletin indicates that no new dengue-related deaths were recorded during the period analyzed. This information is based on data available up to september 5 and reflects the volume of consultations reported by the health system.
The rise in consultations is concentrated primarily among children and adolescents; consequently, the trend in suspected cases will remain a key indicator for health authorities. Epidemiological surveillance makes it possible to identify changes in dengue transmission and to monitor cases requiring laboratory confirmation.
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