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The dengue viruses.

E A Henchal1, J R Putnak

  • 1Department of Virus Diseases, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Washington 20307-5100.

Clinical Microbiology Reviews
|October 1, 1990
PubMed
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Dengue fever is a significant global health issue. Research is advancing understanding of the dengue virus and progress toward developing effective vaccines.

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Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Dengue is a widespread infectious disease in tropical and subtropical areas.
  • It presents with symptoms like fever, headache, and rash, potentially leading to severe shock.
  • Four dengue virus serotypes exist, with ongoing research into their genetic makeup.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the characteristics of dengue fever.
  • To highlight the genetic diversity of dengue viruses.
  • To report on the progress in dengue vaccine development.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on dengue.
  • Analysis of molecular cloning data for dengue virus structure.
  • Assessment of vaccine development milestones.

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Main Results:

  • Dengue virus has a complex RNA genome with distinct proteins.
  • Molecular cloning has enhanced understanding of virus structure.
  • Significant progress has been made towards safe and effective dengue vaccines.

Conclusions:

  • Dengue remains a critical public health concern globally.
  • Further research into dengue virus genetics is crucial.
  • The development of dengue vaccines is nearing fruition after decades of effort.