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Emerging Infectious Diseases
|June 29, 2023
Summary
A dengue outbreak occurred in Florida during the COVID-19 pandemic. Community engagement led to high self-reporting rates among patients, highlighting the need for increased clinician awareness of dengue testing.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Dengue fever is a significant public health concern.
- The COVID-19 pandemic presented unique challenges for disease surveillance and outbreak response.
- Florida experiences seasonal dengue transmission.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a dengue outbreak in Key Largo, Florida, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To assess the impact of community engagement on case reporting.
- To describe the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on outbreak investigation and highlight clinical awareness needs.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of dengue case data from February to August 2020.
- Evaluation of community engagement strategies for patient self-reporting.
- Assessment of challenges faced during the outbreak investigation due to pandemic restrictions.
Main Results:
- A dengue outbreak was confirmed in Key Largo, Florida, USA.
- Community engagement strategies achieved a 61% self-reporting rate among case-patients.
- The COVID-19 pandemic influenced outbreak investigation timelines and resource allocation.
Conclusions:
- Effective community engagement is crucial for successful dengue outbreak surveillance.
- Clinician awareness of dengue symptoms and testing is vital, especially during concurrent pandemics.
- Integrated public health responses are necessary to manage endemic diseases alongside novel threats.
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