Confirmed dengue cases in American Samoa increased slightly in June compared to May.
The LBJ Medical Center's chief medical officer, Taulapapa Dr. Aloiamoa Anesi, says May had only eight confirmed cases of dengue but in June a total of 13 cases were tested positive.
In May, there were 25 cases tested and in June a total of 57 were tested.
Taulapapa says that as American Samoa is in the winter and flu season it is a clinical decision by the physician whether to test and treat for dengue, influenza A and B or seasonal flu, depending on complaints and the severity of a person's symptoms.
Both the LBJ and Department of Health are urging local residents to continue preventive measures as recommended and eliminate mosquito breeding grounds.
