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Reemergence of dengue in Mauritius.

Authors :
Issack MI
Pursem VN
Barkham TM
Ng LC
Inoue M
Manraj SS
Source :
Emerging infectious diseases [Emerg Infect Dis] 2010 Apr; Vol. 16 (4), pp. 716-8.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Dengue reemerged in Mauritius in 2009 after an absence of >30 years, and >200 cases were confirmed serologically. Molecular studies showed that the outbreak was caused by dengue virus type 2. Phylogenetic analysis of the envelope gene identified 2 clades of the virus. No case of hemorrhagic fever was recorded.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1080-6059
Volume :
16
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Emerging infectious diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
20350397
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1604.091582