!Increased Risk of Dengue Virus Infections in the United States!

Diseases in Delaware

• West Nile virus
• Eastern Equine Encephalitis 
• Canine Heartworm Disease

Imported Diseases

• Dengue virus
• Malaria
• Zika virus
• Chikungunya virus
• Yellow Fever virus
• For International Travelers

Emerging Diseases 

• Jamestown Canyon virus 

Maps and Statistics

• Delaware mosquito-borne disease human cases 

Mosquitoes of Delaware

• List of Delaware’s “bad actor” mosquitoes by DNREC
• You can report mosquito complaints to the DNREC Mosquito Control Section Field Offices. The Newark Office covers the northern half of Delaware including the Dover area and can be reached at 302-836-2555. The Milford Office serves the southern half of Delaware below Dover and can be reached at 302-422-1512.

Mosquito Prevention and Control

• How to control mosquitoes in your backyard
• How to prevent mosquito bites
• Insect Repellent Guide by Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases (English version)
• Insect Repellent Guide (Spanish version)

For Healthcare Providers and Blood Donor Agencies

• Arbovirus case report form
• West Nile Virus Testing Guidance
• REDCap reporting form for blood donor agencies 
• Zika and Dengue Virus Testing Guidance

 

Office of Infectious Disease Epidemiology

24/7 Emergency Contact Number: 1-888-295-5156

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