In temperate countries, where the competent vector is present, the risk of introduction and transmission of Chikungunya (CHIKV) and Dengue (DENV) cases is particularly high. Thus, epidemiological surveillance is crucial to rapidly identify imported cases in order to introduce measures to reduce mosquito density in the area.

Estimated imported infections of Chikungunya and Dengue in Italy, 2008 to 2011 / Napoli, Christian; Salcuni, Pasquale; Pompa, Maria Grazia; Declich, Silvia; Rizzo, Caterina. - In: JOURNAL OF TRAVEL MEDICINE. - ISSN 1708-8305. - 19:5(2012), p. 294-7. [10.1111/j.1708-8305.2012.00640.x]

Estimated imported infections of Chikungunya and Dengue in Italy, 2008 to 2011

NAPOLI, CHRISTIAN;
2012

Abstract

In temperate countries, where the competent vector is present, the risk of introduction and transmission of Chikungunya (CHIKV) and Dengue (DENV) cases is particularly high. Thus, epidemiological surveillance is crucial to rapidly identify imported cases in order to introduce measures to reduce mosquito density in the area.
2012
Adult; Alphavirus Infections; Chikungunya virus; Dengue; Dengue Virus; Disease Outbreaks; Female; Humans; Italy; Male; Middle Aged; Population Surveillance; Retrospective Studies; Risk Factors; Travel; Tropical Climate; Young Adult
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Estimated imported infections of Chikungunya and Dengue in Italy, 2008 to 2011 / Napoli, Christian; Salcuni, Pasquale; Pompa, Maria Grazia; Declich, Silvia; Rizzo, Caterina. - In: JOURNAL OF TRAVEL MEDICINE. - ISSN 1708-8305. - 19:5(2012), p. 294-7. [10.1111/j.1708-8305.2012.00640.x]
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