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Dengue fever. An Australian perspective.

J H McBride1

  • 1Cairns Base Hospital, Queensland.

Australian Family Physician
|May 20, 1999
PubMed
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Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne illness, is endemic in many regions, causing millions of cases annually. Australia may see a resurgence of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Entomology
  • Tropical Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Dengue fever is a significant global health concern, with 2.5 billion people at risk and approximately 100 million cases reported annually.
  • Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF), a severe manifestation of dengue, is a leading cause of pediatric mortality in Southeast Asia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the ecological factors, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of dengue fever.
  • To examine the historical prevalence of dengue fever in Australia.
  • To discuss the future outlook for dengue fever in Australia.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of dengue fever's ecology, pathogenesis, and clinical features.
  • Historical analysis of dengue fever outbreaks in Australia.

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  • Epidemiological assessment of current trends and future projections.

    • Main Results:

    • Dengue fever was historically prevalent in Australia, with early DHF descriptions originating from Queensland.
    • Sporadic outbreaks have occurred since the late 19th century, with recent increases in northern Queensland epidemics.
    • Global patterns suggest a potential for future DHF cases in Australia.

    Conclusions:

    • Australia has a history of dengue fever, including early DHF recognition.
    • Recent increases in dengue epidemics in northern Queensland warrant attention.
    • The potential for future DHF occurrences in Australia exists, mirroring global trends.