[Dengue hemorrhagic fever. Experiences from Thailand]

Increased incidence of dengue haemorrhagic fever has been observed in South East Asia. The etiology, clinical features and epidemiology of dengue virus infections are presented, with special emphasis on experience from Thailand. Reduction of sources, in terms of eliminating breeding sites for mosquitos, is the major approach in controlling dengue haemorrhagic fever, an approach which can succeed only through participation by the local community. The involvement of schools has proven to be successful in campaigns to reduce mosquito breeding sites in Thailand.