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Citation |
López-Vélez R, Pérez-Casas C, Vorndam AV, Rigau J. Eur. J. Clin. Microbiol. Infect. Dis. 1996; 15(10): 823-826. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 1996, Springer) |
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DOI |
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PMID |
8950563 |
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Abstract |
Dengue is seldom recognized as an imported disease in Europe. A prospective clinical study was carried out in 37 travelers suspected to have dengue infection on their return from dengue-endemic areas. Anti-dengue antibodies were found in 24 of 37 patients (14 recent infections and 10 undetermined). The most common features among the recent infections were fever (100%), thrombocytopenia (61.5%), abnormal liver function tests (61.5%), and rash (53.8%). In one case, denguehemorrhagic fever grade III was confirmed and later followed by depression and suicide of the patient. The possibility of local transmission of dengue in Spain is discussed. Language: en |
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Keywords |
Adult; Aged; Antibodies, Viral; Dengue; Disease Transmission, Infectious; Female; Humans; Male; Seroepidemiologic Studies; Spain; Travel; Tropical Climate |