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Dengue Fever
Research reports on dengue fever from Brandeis University provide new insights
November 4th, 2008
According to a study from the United States, "In 2005, Panama experienced the largest dengue epidemic since 1993. We conducted both a prospective clinical and a national economic study." "The full cost analysis measured costs of dengue cases and of dengue control efforts in the entire country. Costs are in 2005 US$. Ambulatory patients were 130 of the 136 participants, with 82% adults (18+) and 62% women. Duration of fever and illness averaged 6.1 (standard deviation [SD], 5.3) and 21.2 (SD 13.5) days, respectively. Loss in quality of life averaged 67% (SD 21) during the worst days of illness. An average ambulatory and hospitalized case cost $332 and $1,065,...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-11-04)
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