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Lessons Learned from Dengue Surveillance and Research, Puerto Rico, 1899-2013
Emerging Infectious Diseases
|September 11, 2019
Summary
Puerto Rico
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Tropical Medicine
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Dengue surveillance in Puerto Rico began in 1899.
- Outbreaks in 1963 and 1969 prompted enhanced collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Puerto Rico Department of Health.
- Over a century, evolving epidemiology has driven advancements in dengue research and control.
Observation:
- Continuous monitoring and research have been conducted in Puerto Rico for over 100 years.
- Epidemiologic shifts have created opportunities for surveillance and intervention improvements.
- Collaboration has been key to addressing the public health burden of dengue.
Findings:
- Puerto Rico's dengue research has yielded advanced diagnostic tests.
- Innovations in disease and vector surveillance methods have been developed.
- Effective vector control techniques have been established and refined.
Implications:
- Lessons learned in Puerto Rico can guide global dengue surveillance programs.
- The island's experience offers a model for establishing and improving dengue research initiatives.
- This historical review provides valuable insights for combating dengue worldwide.
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