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Dengue fever is booming in Cambodia, demanding more blood donations

Dengue fever is often known to be spread by mosquito

Dengue fever is often known to be spread by mosquito. Source: AAP

Dengue fever across Cambodia as of half year of 2019 has occurred more than 10,000 cases, leading more than 20 deaths. An overwhelming number of dengue fever cases make up the demand for blood donations, with National Blood Transfusion Center said the demands for hospitals have gone up to 300 bags per day.



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