Vilnius' resident diagnosed with dengue fever after trip to East Africa

A resident of Vilnius has been diagnosed with dengue fever after returning home from a trip to East Africa, the National Public Health Centre said on Friday.

This is the seventh case of dengue fever recorded in Lithuania this year, compared to one case last year and five in 2020, the center said, adding that all of the cases were imported.

Dengue fever is an acute viral mosquito-borne infection that is classified as a particularly dangerous imported communicable disease.

While most patients suffer mild symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, rash and pain, and recover spontaneously, some may progress to a more severe form.