Background
Dengue fever is a virus infection that can cause severe disability, especially in children, and is spread by this type of mosquito
This will be needed for informed decision making regarding vaccine introduction, however there is a lack of it
During outbreaks the public usually demands this type of prevention technique which is unlikely to be effective because it will not reach the mosquitoes resting and feeding inside of homes.
Dengue experts were invited from around the world to share opinions, review reports, and to discuss this important issue
Because ensuring adequate surveillance requires participation from several disciplines, experts presented on topics of surveillance, epidemiology, entomology, and this
A common perception among meeting attendees was that this issue was more important than prevention
Caused by one of four serotypes, dengue fever produces a spectrum of clinical illness that ranges from an influenza-like illness to a fatal shock syndrome. Most patients that progress to shock first develop a more serious form of the infection called what
The core functions of a comprehensive surveillance system are detection, reporting, investigation analysis, confirmation, interpretation, and this
This type of surveillance is underutilized or in some countries completely lacking: It's importance is emphasized by the fact that large outbreaks tend to follow changes or reintroduction of serotypes
Dengue prevention is limited vector control and treatment is limited to supportive care to avoid shock. To address the need for dengue prevention, this is in the making
WHO published new guidelines with major changes in dengue case classifications during this year
Along with the design of the surveillance system causing under-detection and under-reporting of dengue, this issue often contributes to why prevention can be so difficult
It is estimated that 3.6 billion people in 124 countries are at-risk for infection and this many are infected each year
The incubation period is one week following the bite of an infectious mosquito and several days pass before symptoms set in. This type of surveillance will help to detect dengue earlier than inpatient facilities, potentially allowing time for more public health action
Laboratory confirmation of suspected cases should always be sought, except during this