Dengue Fever and International Travel

ConclusionsDengue infection in international travelers is not infrequent and may be associated with substantial morbidity. Furthermore, an accurate diagnosis of dengue in travelers requires the use of a combination of diagnostic tests. Although a vaccine is not yet available a number of promising candidates are under clinical evaluation. For now travelers should be provided with accurate advice regarding preventive measures when visiting dengue‐endemic areas.
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research