Laboratory surveillance of dengue in Argentina, 1995-2001

Emerg Infect Dis. 2003 Jun;9(6):738-42. doi: 10.3201/eid0906.020483.

Abstract

Local transmission of dengue fever virus in Argentina is increased by the presence of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and dengue outbreaks in neighboring countries. From 1995 to 2001, a laboratory-based active surveillance program detected 922 dengue cases. Indigenous transmission involving dengue-1 and -2 serotypes was confirmed only in subtropical areas in northern Argentina.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Aged
  • Argentina / epidemiology
  • Child
  • Dengue / blood
  • Dengue / diagnosis
  • Dengue / epidemiology*
  • Dengue / virology
  • Dengue Virus / genetics
  • Dengue Virus / isolation & purification
  • Disease Outbreaks*
  • Endemic Diseases
  • Geography
  • Humans
  • Population Surveillance*
  • Seroepidemiologic Studies