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[Clinical Update on Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Dengue].

Authors :
B A Seixas J
Giovanni Luz K
Pinto Junior V
Source :
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

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