Dengue type 3 infection - Nicaragua and Panama, October-November 1994
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Outbreaks of dengue appear to be increasing in the Americas. Dengue hemorrhagic fever is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes. In 1994 both Nicaragua and Panama had outbreaks of dengue. In Nicaragua, dengue affected approximately 4.8 of every 1,000 people in the country. In Panama, approximately 27.4 of every 100,000 people were affected. In October and November in Nicaragua, the Ministry of Health instituted measures to eradicate the mosquito that transmits the virus. By the end of November, the number of dengue cases reported each week had dropped significantly. The dengue type 3 virus was isolated in both countries. This is of particular concern to health workers because large numbers of the population are thought to be susceptible to this virus, especially those under the age of 16 and those not infected during the 1963-1978 outbreaks.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1995
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Dengue fever at the US-Mexico border, 1995-1996
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During the summer of 1995, Dengue fever appeared to cross the US-Mexico border. Dengue fever is a viral illness transmitted by mosquitoes. In Aug 1995, Mexican health officials reported an outbreak of Dengue fever in Mexico to the Texas Department of Health. Between Jul and Dec 1995, 4,758 cases of Dengue fever were reported to Mexican health authorities, most in Reynosa and Tampico. Texas health authorities discovered 29 cases of Dengue fever in Texas. Seven patients had not traveled outside the state of Texas. However, the mosquito that carries the Dengue virus is common in south Texas and northern Mexico.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1996
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Dengue fever in US military personnel in Haiti
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Soldiers in Haiti are at risk for contracting dengue fever. Dengue fever is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes that causes fever, muscle pain, and malaise. During Operation Uphold Democracy in September, 1994, the US sent over 20,000 troops to Haiti. One-fourth of 406 hospital admissions during that time were for illnesses accompanied by fever. Of these 103 patients, 30 were diagnosed with dengue fever. Soldiers stationed in Haiti could carry the virus back to the US.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1997
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