Investigation of Dengue Infection in Asymptomatic Individuals during a Recent Outbreak in La Reunion.

ABSTRACT: The number of dengue cases has increased dramatically over the past 20 years and is an important concern, particularly as the trends toward urbanization continue. While the majority of dengue cases are thought to be asymptomatic, it is unknown to what extent these contribute to transmission. A better understanding of their importance would help to guide control efforts. In 2019, a dengue outbreak in La Reunion resulted in more than 18,000 confirmed cases. Between October 2019 and August 2020, 19 clusters were investigated in the south, west, and east of the island, enabling the recruitment of 605 participants from 368 households within a 200 m radius of the home of the index cases (ICs). No active asymptomatic infections confirmed by RT-PCR were detected. Only 15% were possible asymptomati

SUBMITTER: De Santis O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10058293 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature