Trends in the epidemiology of dengue fever and their relevance for importation to Europe.
Dengue fever continues to spread globally, causing major epidemics and putting major strain on health systems in affected countries. For imported dengue in Europe, south east Asia is the most important region of origin, followed by Latin America, the Indian subcontinent, the Caribbean, and Africa. Information regarding mosquito protective measures is highly recommended for all travellers to affected areas.
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Berlin Centre for Travel and Tropical Medicine, Berlin, Germany. jelinek@bctropen.de
D000328:Adult; D003715:Dengue / Q000453:epidemiology*; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005060:Europe / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D011159:Population Surveillance; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D012307:Risk Factors; D014195:Travel / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D055815:Young Adult