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[Arbovirus causing hemorrhagic fever at IMSS].

Joel Navarrete-Espinosa1, Héctor Gómez-Dantés

  • 1Coordinación de Prgramas Integrados de Salud, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social. joel.navarrete@imss.gob.mx

Revista Medica Del Instituto Mexicano Del Seguro Social
|August 15, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Arboviruses like dengue virus-3 and Mayaro virus can cause hemorrhagic fever in Mexico. Intensive surveillance is crucial for identifying and managing these vector-borne diseases.

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Area of Science:

  • Arbovirology
  • Medical Entomology
  • Infectious Diseases

Context:

  • Hemorrhagic fever poses a significant public health concern.
  • Arboviruses are transmitted by arthropods, presenting diagnostic challenges.
  • Previous studies on arbovirus prevalence in Mexico were limited.

Purpose:

  • To identify the specific arboviruses responsible for hemorrhagic fever cases.
  • To analyze the clinical presentation and outcomes of arboviral infections.
  • To assess the diagnostic utility of PCR and IgM detection for arboviruses.

Summary:

  • A study of 35 patients with suspected hemorrhagic dengue identified dengue virus-3 in one case and Mayaro virus in two cases.
  • Dengue virus and Mayaro virus infections were associated with hemorrhages and thrombocytopenia.
  • Mayaro virus was linked to jaundice and encephalopathy, with one fatal outcome.

Impact:

  • Highlights the risk of arboviral disease emergence and spread in Mexico.
  • Emphasizes the need for robust epidemiological surveillance systems.
  • Informs clinical practice for diagnosing and managing arboviral hemorrhagic fevers.

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