Ongoing outbreak of dengue serotype-3 in Solomon Islands, January to May 2013

Ongoing outbreak of dengue serotype-3 in Solomon Islands, January to May 2013

Introduction: In January 2013, clinicians in Honiara, Solomon Islands noted several patients presenting with dengue-like illness. Serum from three cases tested positive for dengue by rapid diagnostic test. Subsequent increases in cases were reported, and the outbreak was confirmed as being dengue se...

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Main Authors: Francisco Nogareda, Cynthia Joshua, Alison Sio, Matthew Shortus, Tenneth Dalipanda, Kara Durski, Jennie Musto, Elliot Puiahi, Alfred Dofai, John Aaskov, Van Mai Cao-Lormeau, Didier Musso, Nick Dutta, Juliet Fleisch, Eric Nilles
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific 2013-07-01
Series:Western Pacific Surveillance and Response
Subjects:
outbreak investigation report
dengue serotype-3
Solomon Islands
Online Access:http://ojs.wpro.who.int/ojs/index.php/wpsar/article/view/206/308

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