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Dengue: a review

R S Rodriguez-Tan1, M R Weir

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Scott & White Clinic and Memorial Hospital, Temple, TX, USA.

Texas Medicine
|October 24, 1998
PubMed
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Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne illness, poses a growing threat to the US due to climate change and travel. Early diagnosis and vector control are crucial for managing dengue outbreaks and preventing severe complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Vector-Borne Diseases

Background:

  • Dengue fever causes millions of cases globally each year, with recent outbreaks in the US.
  • The disease spectrum ranges from mild febrile illness to severe, life-threatening dengue hemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome.
  • Increased travel and the adaptation of Aedes albopictus mosquitoes to temperate climates heighten the risk of dengue introduction and transmission in the US.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the increasing threat of dengue virus in the United States.
  • To emphasize the importance of recognizing dengue's clinical spectrum and potential complications.
  • To underscore the need for effective vector control and prompt medical intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current understanding of dengue epidemiology and transmission.

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  • Analysis of factors contributing to increased risk in the US, including climate change and mosquito vector adaptation.
  • Emphasis on clinical recognition, diagnosis, and management strategies.

    • Main Results:

    • Dengue poses a significant risk for introduction and secondary transmission in the US.
    • Aedes albopictus adaptation to temperate zones and global warming accelerate potential geographic spread.
    • Early diagnosis and management of complications are critical for patient survival.

    Conclusions:

    • Physicians must be vigilant in recognizing dengue, especially in patients with relevant travel history.
    • Effective dengue control relies on managing vector mosquitoes.
    • Continued research into vaccines and improved public health strategies are essential to mitigate the growing threat of dengue.