Dengue Fever in Turkey: Cases and Public Health Implications
Dengue virus is endemic in almost all tropical and sub-tropical countries which also are popular tourist destinations, and it is a major international public health problem. Presented herein are six travel-associated dengue fever cases diagnosed between 2016 and 2017 in Turkey. The current situat...
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| author | Tugba Sari Dilek Menemenlioglu Perihan Alkan Ebru Aydin Hasan Irmak Irfan Sencan |
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| description | Dengue virus is endemic in almost all tropical and sub-tropical countries which
also are popular tourist destinations, and it is a major international public health problem. Presented
herein are six travel-associated dengue fever cases diagnosed between 2016 and 2017 in Turkey. The
current situation in Turkey and in the world, as well as epidemiological data regarding the vector and
relationship between the disease and traveling are also discussed. This retrospective study evaluated
dengue fever cases identified using serological and molecular methods between January 2016 and
February 2017 in the National Virology Reference Laboratory. Two patients had a travel history to
Maldives, two patients to Thailand, one patient to Sri Lanka, and one patient to Guiana. Fever was
present in all cases. The most common other symptoms were fatigue, myalgia, and arthralgia. Increased
liver enzymes (50%) and thrombocytopenia (66%) were the most commonly encountered laboratory
changes. In conclusion, imported dengue fever cases are increasingly reported due to facilitation of
international travels and increasing commercial activities. Before traveling to a region where dengue
fever is endemic, consulting a travel medicine counseling desk or a doctor is suggested. Dengue fever
should be kept in mind in a patient with travel history presenting with fever, elevated liver enzyme
and thrombocytopenia. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-fa20527a7a7b4be1b715ff6395f34d8f2025-07-09T10:20:13ZengSestre Milosrdnice University hospital, Institute of Clinical Medical ResearchActa Clinica Croatica0353-94661333-94512024-01-0163.3-446146610.20471/acc.2024.63.03-04.01Dengue Fever in Turkey: Cases and Public Health ImplicationsTugba Sari0Dilek Menemenlioglu1Perihan Alkan2Ebru Aydin3Hasan Irmak4Irfan Sencan5Turkish Public Health Institution, Department of Communicable Diseases, Ankara, TurkeyTurkish Public Health Institution, Department of Microbiology Reference Laboratories, Ankara, TurkeyIstanbul Public Health Office, Department of Communicable Diseases, Istanbul, TurkeyTurkish Public Health Institution, Department of Zoonotic and Vectorial Diseases, Ankara, TurkeyTurkish Public Health Institution, Communicable Disease Control Programs, Ankara, TurkeyTurkish Public Health Institution, Ankara, TurkeyDengue virus is endemic in almost all tropical and sub-tropical countries which also are popular tourist destinations, and it is a major international public health problem. Presented herein are six travel-associated dengue fever cases diagnosed between 2016 and 2017 in Turkey. The current situation in Turkey and in the world, as well as epidemiological data regarding the vector and relationship between the disease and traveling are also discussed. This retrospective study evaluated dengue fever cases identified using serological and molecular methods between January 2016 and February 2017 in the National Virology Reference Laboratory. Two patients had a travel history to Maldives, two patients to Thailand, one patient to Sri Lanka, and one patient to Guiana. Fever was present in all cases. The most common other symptoms were fatigue, myalgia, and arthralgia. Increased liver enzymes (50%) and thrombocytopenia (66%) were the most commonly encountered laboratory changes. In conclusion, imported dengue fever cases are increasingly reported due to facilitation of international travels and increasing commercial activities. Before traveling to a region where dengue fever is endemic, consulting a travel medicine counseling desk or a doctor is suggested. Dengue fever should be kept in mind in a patient with travel history presenting with fever, elevated liver enzyme and thrombocytopenia.https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/481683Dengue feverDengue virusTravelers |
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| title | Dengue Fever in Turkey: Cases and Public Health Implications |
| title_full | Dengue Fever in Turkey: Cases and Public Health Implications |
| title_fullStr | Dengue Fever in Turkey: Cases and Public Health Implications |
| title_full_unstemmed | Dengue Fever in Turkey: Cases and Public Health Implications |
| title_short | Dengue Fever in Turkey: Cases and Public Health Implications |
| title_sort | dengue fever in turkey cases and public health implications |
| topic | Dengue fever Dengue virus Travelers |
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