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A Murine Model of Dengue Virus-induced Acute Viral Encephalitis-like Disease
Published on: April 28, 2019
Dengue Fever in mainland China
Jin-Ya Wu1, Zhao-Rong Lun, Anthony A James
1School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangdong, People's Republic of China. airsing@163.com
The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
|September 3, 2010
Summary
Dengue outbreaks in China have increased significantly since 1978, spreading geographically. Changes in Aedes mosquito behavior, driven by urbanization and climate change, are key factors in dengue transmission.
Area of Science:
- * Public Health
- * Infectious Diseases
- * Medical Entomology
Background:
- * Dengue fever is a major global health concern, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes.
- * Mainland China has experienced significant dengue outbreaks since 1978, with over 655,000 cases and 610 deaths reported between 1978 and 2008.
- * Dengue epidemics have expanded from southern coastal areas to northern and western regions of China.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To review the geographic and temporal distribution of dengue in mainland China.
- * To analyze the distribution of dengue virus serotypes and genotypes.
- * To assess current strategies for dengue vector surveillance and control.
Main Methods:
- * Literature review of dengue epidemiology in mainland China.
- * Analysis of reported dengue cases, deaths, and geographic spread.
- * Examination of Aedes mosquito vector behavior and capacity changes.
Main Results:
- * Dengue cases and geographic distribution have increased substantially in China over three decades.
- * Aedes mosquito behavior and vectorial capacity have changed, influenced by urbanization and climate change.
- * Dengue virus serotypes and genotypes show specific distribution patterns within China.
Conclusions:
- * Dengue poses a growing public health challenge in mainland China.
- * Urbanization and climate change are critical drivers of dengue transmission dynamics.
- * Effective vector surveillance and control are essential for managing dengue epidemics.
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