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Alternative Title:
P R Health Sci J
Personal Author:
Noyd, David H. ; Sharp, Tyler M.
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Description:
Dengue represents an increasingly important public health challenge in Puerto Rico, with recent epidemics in 2007, 2010, and 2012-2013. Although recent advances in dengue vaccine development offer hope for primary prevention, the role of health professionals in the diagnosis and management of dengue patients is paramount. Case definitions for dengue, dengue with warning signs, and severe dengue provide a framework to guide clinical decision-making. Furthermore, the differentiation between dengue and other acute febrile illnesses, such as leptospirosis and chikungunya, is necessary for the appropriate diagnosis and management of cases. An understanding of dengue epidemiology and surveillance in Puerto Rico provides context for clinicians in epidemic and non-epidemic periods. This review aims to improve health professionals' ability to diagnose dengue, and as highlight the relevance of recent advances in dengue prevention and management in Puerto Rico.
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Dengue
Epidemiological Monitoring
Epidemiology
Humans
Public Health

Source:
P R Health Sci J. 34(2):65-70.
Pubmed ID:
26061055
Pubmed Central ID:
PMC4587385
Document Type:
Journal Article
Funding:
CC999999/Intramural CDC HHS/United States ; TL1TR000129/TR/NCATS NIH HHS/United States
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Place as Subject:
Puerto Rico
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CDC Public Access
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