Electronic event-based surveillance for monitoring dengue, Latin America.

ABSTRACT: The current dengue epidemic in Latin America represents a major threat to health. However, surveillance of affected regions lacks timeliness and precision. We investigated real-time electronic sources for monitoring spread of dengue into new regions. This approach could provide timely estimates of changes in distribution of dengue, a critical component of prevention and control efforts.

SUBMITTER: Hoen AG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3376807 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature