Artikel ; Online: A second local dengue fever outbreak: A field experience from Muscat Governorate in Oman, 2022.
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2023 Band 7, Seite(n) 237–241
Abstract: Background: Dengue fever is an infectious disease of global health concern. This study aimed to describe the epidemiology and field experience of a locally transmitted outbreak of dengue fever in Muscat Governorate, Oman from mid-March to mid-April 2022, ...
Abstract | Background: Dengue fever is an infectious disease of global health concern. This study aimed to describe the epidemiology and field experience of a locally transmitted outbreak of dengue fever in Muscat Governorate, Oman from mid-March to mid-April 2022, and the multi-sectoral approach to control the outbreak. Methods: Data were collected from an electronic e-notification system, active surveillance and contact investigations. Results: Of 250 suspected and probable cases, 169 were confirmed as dengue fever with DENV-2 serotype. Of these, 108 (63.9%) were male and 94 (55.6%) were Omani. The mean age was 39 years (standard deviation 13 years). Fever was the most common symptom and occurred in 100% of cases. Haemorrhagic manifestations occurred in 10% ( Conclusion: Outbreaks are expected to continue, with the possibility of severe cases due to antibody-dependent enhancement. More data are required to understand the genetics, geographical spread and behaviour of |
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Sprache | Englisch |
Erscheinungsdatum | 2023-04-01 |
Erscheinungsland | England |
Dokumenttyp | Journal Article |
ISSN | 2772-7076 |
ISSN (online) | 2772-7076 |
DOI | 10.1016/j.ijregi.2023.03.015 |
Datenquelle | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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