Imported Dengue Cases in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Author Information
Author(s): Alfredo Seijo, Daniel Curcio, Gabriela Aviles, Beatriz Cernigoi, Bettina Deodato, Susana Lloveras
Primary Institution: Hospital de Infecciosas F.J. Muniz, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hypothesis
Is Argentina at risk for a dengue outbreak due to imported cases?
Conclusion
The number of imported dengue cases in Buenos Aires is significantly higher than in previous years, indicating a high risk for an outbreak.
Supporting Evidence
- 818 cases of denguelike illness were reported during the outbreak.
- High numbers of Aedes aegypti were reported in areas with dengue surveillance.
- 26 patients had viremia in their place of residence.
Takeaway
Many people in Buenos Aires got sick with dengue after traveling to places where the disease is common, which means there could be an outbreak soon.
Methodology
Patients were diagnosed using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and plaque reduction neutralization tests.
Limitations
The study only included patients who arrived from dengue-epidemic areas and may not represent the entire population.
Participant Demographics
Patients were Argentinean residents aged 8 to 74 years, with an average age of 39.
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