The Buenos Aires Minister of Health said that the ankle is the most susceptible part of the body. He suggested that people apply repellent to the ankles, since there the greatest number of bites would be concentrated.
But this season the recommendation suffers from a recurring obstacle. Lack of repellents and exorbitant prices are the main reasons why there are so many cases of dengue in Argentina, says Fernando de la Orden. The problem is not the costs, but the lack of suppliers, he says, adding that there is a deficit of raw material for manufacturing.