Dengue and Dengue Virus in Guangdong, China, 1978-2017: Epidemiology, Seroprevalence, Evolution, and Policies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Guangdong is a hyperepidemic area of dengue, which has over 0.72 million cumulative cases within the last four decades, accounting for more than 90% of cases in China. The local epidemic of dengue in Guangdong is suspected to be triggered by imported cases and results in consequent seasonal transmission. However, the comprehensive epidemiological characteristics of dengue in Guangdong are still unclear.

Methods

The epidemiology, seroprevalence, molecular evolution of dengue virus, and the development of policies and strategies on the prevention and control of dengue were analyzed in Guangdong, China from 1978 to 2017.

Findings

Seasonal transmission of dengue virus in Guangdong, China was mainly sustained from July to October of each year. August to Septembe

SUBMITTER: Cui F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8979027 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature