Assessing the burden of dengue among household members in Alaminos, Laguna, the Philippines: a prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence of dengue is increasing rapidly and is a challenging health issue in the Philippines. Epidemiological data are largely based on a passive-surveillance reporting system, which leads to substantial under-reporting of cases.

Objectives

To estimate dengue infection and disease incidence prospectively at the community level in an endemic area of the Philippines using an active surveillance strategy.

Methods

We implemented active surveillance in the highly endemic community of Alaminos, Laguna. The study consisted of a 1-year follow-up with 2 visits scheduled at the start and end of the study, as well as regular active surveillance in between and unscheduled visits for suspected cases. Blood samples were collected and analyzed to detect dengue durin

SUBMITTER: Capeding MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10388797 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature