England fans travelling to next summer's World Cup in Brazil have been warned to protect themselves against a terrifying holiday bug which can kill. Organisers FIFA and their sponsors are being urged to spell out the risks of mosquito-borne dengue fever after a study showed cases could peak in three of the twelve host cities. It usually produces flu-like symptoms but severe forms cause internal bleeding - claiming 20,000 lives every year. Warning: England fans travelling to next summer's World Cup in Brazil have been warned to protect themselves against a terrifying holiday bug which can kill Dengue is endemic in over 100 countries with 100 million people struck down annually.
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Organisers FIFA and sponsors are being urged to spell out the risks
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Mosquito-borne dengue fever could peak in three of the twelve host cities
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Usually produces flu-like symptoms but severe forms cause internal bleeding
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The bug claims 20,000 lives every year
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