Dengue Fever

Data on Dengue Fever Discussed by H.E. Prince and Colleagues

Published in Vaccine Weekly, February 15th, 2012

2012 FEB 15 -- "Dengue virus (DV) primary infection and probable secondary infection rates in relation to patient age (years) were determined for DV IgM-positive U. S. mainland residents (presumed travelers to areas of DV endemicity) and Caribbean island (area of DV endemicity) residents by evaluating IgG status and IgG avidity," scientists in Cypress, California report.

"Regardless of place of residence, most patients <= 20 years old exhibited primary infection and most patients >60 years old exhibited probable secondary infection," wrote H.E. Prince and colleagues.

The researchers concluded: "Among patients 21 to 60 years old,...

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Source: Vaccine Weekly (2012-02-15)

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