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The history of dengue outbreaks in the Americas

The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene, 2012-10, Vol.87 (4), p.584-593 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 2012 ;ISSN: 0002-9637 ;EISSN: 1476-1645 ;DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.2012.11-0770 ;PMID: 23042846

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Title:
The history of dengue outbreaks in the Americas
Author: Brathwaite Dick, Olivia ; San Martín, José L ; Montoya, Romeo H ; del Diego, Jorge ; Zambrano, Betzana ; Dayan, Gustavo H
Subjects: Aedes - virology ; Aedes aegypti ; Americas - epidemiology ; Animals ; Dengue - epidemiology ; Dengue - history ; Dengue Virus ; Disease Outbreaks - history ; History, 17th Century ; History, 18th Century ; History, 19th Century ; History, 20th Century ; History, 21st Century ; Humans ; Insect Vectors - virology ; Review ; Severe Dengue - epidemiology ; Severe Dengue - history
Is Part Of: The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene, 2012-10, Vol.87 (4), p.584-593
Description: Dengue is a viral disease usually transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Dengue outbreaks in the Americas reported in medical literature and to the Pan American Health Organization are described. The outbreak history from 1600 to 2010 was categorized into four phases: Introduction of dengue in the Americas (1600-1946); Continental plan for the eradication of the Ae. aegypti (1947-1970) marked by a successful eradication of the mosquito in 18 continental countries by 1962; Ae. aegypti reinfestation (1971-1999) caused by the failure of the mosquito eradication program; Increased dispersion of Ae. aegypti and dengue virus circulation (2000-2010) characterized by a marked increase in the number of outbreaks. During 2010 > 1.7 million dengue cases were reported, with 50,235 severe cases and 1,185 deaths. A dramatic increase in the number of outbreaks has been reported in recent years. Urgent global action is needed to avoid further disease spread.
Publisher: United States: The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Language: English
Identifier: ISSN: 0002-9637
EISSN: 1476-1645
DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.2012.11-0770
PMID: 23042846
Source: MEDLINE
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The history of dengue outbreaks in the Americas

The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 2012 ;ISSN: 0002-9637 ;EISSN: 1476-1645 ;DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.2012.11-0770 ;PMID: 23042846

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