Trends in Dengue Cases Imported into the United States from Pan America 2001--2012

ECU Author/Contributor (non-ECU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)

Caitlin A.M. van,Richards,Stephanie L. Dodewaard (Creator)

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East Carolina University (ECU )

Web Site: http://www.ecu.edu/lib/

Abstract: The objective of this study was to improve risk assessments of travel on dengue (DEN) virus (DENV) distribution. We investigated theexposure risk of US citizens traveling to DEN-endemic Pan American countries. The number of DEN cases reported in 51 Pan American countries from2001 to 2012 was compared to the population of the same countries. The number of US travelers visiting the Pan American countries was categorizedby region, and travel-related DEN infections were analyzed. US residents visiting the Dominican Republic exhibited the highest traveler-related DENincidence. Brazil showed the most DEN cases in its residents (.1 million reported cases in 2010). The number of DEN cases continues to rise as does international travel and the geographic range of potential DENV vectors. DENV risk assessments may be improved by analyzing the possible routes of entry.Underreporting remains an issue for calculating DENV transmission risk by country and region.

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Other

Language: English

Date: 2015

Keywords

dengue incidence, international travel, Pan America

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