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[Clinical Update on Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Dengue].
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Acta medica portuguesa [Acta Med Port] 2024 Feb 01; Vol. 37 (2), pp. 126-135. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Feb 01. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Dengue is a vector-borne disease that has a significant impact on global public health. The vector mosquito belongs to the genus Aedes. Two species play a key role in human transmission: Ae. aegypti, which has adapted to the urban environment of highly populated areas in tropical and subtropical countries, leading to a dramatic increase in dengue cases over the years, and Ae. albopictus, which poses a potential threat to temperate climate countries due to its ability to adapt to colder climates. The disease is widespread across the world, posing a risk to nearly half of the world's population. Although most cases are asymptomatic, dengue causes a burden on healthcare systems and mainly affects the younger population. The disease is also spreading to temperate climate countries, thus becoming a global threat. Vector control measures and vaccine development have been the main prevention strategies, as there is still no effective treatment for the disease.
Details
- Language :
- Portuguese
- ISSN :
- 1646-0758
- Volume :
- 37
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Acta medica portuguesa
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38309298
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.20569