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[Dengue fever]

N Pick1, I Potasman

  • 1Infectious Disease Unit, Bnai Zion Medical Center, Haifa.

Harefuah
|July 1, 1995
PubMed
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Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral illness, is increasingly a concern for travelers. Four Israelis returning from Thailand were diagnosed with dengue fever, highlighting the risk to tourists.

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Area of Science:

  • Tropical medicine
  • Infectious diseases
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Dengue fever is a significant global health issue, endemic in tropical areas with 10 million infections annually.
  • The disease is transmitted through mosquito bites and presents with symptoms like high fever, headache, and rash.
  • An increasing number of young Israelis travel to tropical regions, raising concerns about potential exposure.

Observation:

  • Four cases of dengue fever were identified in Israeli travelers returning from Thailand.
  • These cases underscore the risk of acquiring dengue fever in popular tourist destinations.

Findings:

  • The study confirms the occurrence of dengue fever among Israeli tourists returning from endemic areas.
  • Neutropenia was noted as a characteristic symptom in the presented cases.

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Implications:

  • This highlights the need for increased awareness and preventive measures for travelers visiting dengue-endemic regions.
  • Clinicians should consider dengue fever in the differential diagnosis of febrile illnesses in returning travelers.
  • Public health initiatives may be needed to address the rising risk of dengue fever in traveling populations.