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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
Summary
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.