Dengue epidemic in Belem, Para, Brazil, 1996-97

  • Amélia P.A. Travassos Da Rosa
  • , Pedro Fernando C. Vasconcelos
  • , Elizabeth S. Travassos Da Rosa
  • , Sueli G. Rodrigues
  • , Bernard Mondet
  • , Ana C.R. Cruz
  • , Maria R. Sousa
  • , Jorge F.S. Travassos Da Rosa

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Abstract

We describe clinical and epidemiologic findings during the first epidemic of dengue fever in Belem, Para State, Brazil, in 1996-97. Of 40,237 serum samples, 17,440 (43%) were positive for dengue by virus isolation or serologic testing. No hemorrhagic cases or deaths were reported.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)298-301
Number of pages4
JournalEmerging infectious diseases
Volume6
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2000
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Epidemiology
  • Microbiology (medical)
  • Infectious Diseases

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