Autochthonous dengue outbreak in Italy 2020: clinical, virological and entomological findings.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In August 2020, in the context of COVID-19 pandemics, an autochthonous dengue outbreak was identified for the first time in Italy.

Methods

Following the reporting of the index case of autochthonous dengue, epidemiological investigation, vector control and substances of human origin safety measures were immediately activated, according to the national arbovirus surveillance plan. Dengue cases were followed-up with weekly visits and laboratory tests until recovery and clearance of viral RNA from blood.

Results

The primary dengue case was identified in a young woman, who developed fever after returning from Indonesia to northern Italy, on 27 July 2020. She spent the mandatory quarantine for COVID-19 at home with relatives, six of whom developed dengue within t

SUBMITTER: Barzon L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8499737 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature