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Dengue 3 epidemic, Havana, 2001

Otto Peláez1, María G Guzmán, Gustavo Kourí

  • 1Centro Provincial de Higiene y Epidemiología de Ciudad Habana, Habana, Cuba.

Emerging Infectious Diseases
|June 18, 2004
PubMed

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In 2001, Havana experienced a Dengue 3 epidemic with over 12,000 cases. Intensive vector control efforts successfully halted further transmission of this mosquito-borne illness.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Dengue fever is a significant global health concern.
  • Havana, Cuba, faced a major dengue outbreak in June 2001.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on the 2001 dengue epidemic in Havana.
  • To describe the clinical characteristics and outcomes of dengue cases.

Main Methods:

  • Surveillance of dengue cases.
  • Identification of the etiological agent (Dengue 3).
  • Implementation of vector control measures.

Main Results:

  • Over 12,889 dengue cases were reported.
  • Dengue 3 caused 78 cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever in adults, with 3 deaths.
  • Intensive vector control led to the cessation of new cases.

Conclusions:

  • Dengue 3 was the primary cause of the 2001 epidemic in Havana.
  • Effective vector control is crucial for managing dengue outbreaks.
  • Public health interventions can successfully interrupt disease transmission.

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