The countrys health ministry said it has recorded more than 10,000 cases, of which 400 were. Viremia for dengue 1, 2, and 3 infections ranges from barely detectable to 10 8 virions per ml for 212 days median of 45 days. Dengue fever is a mosquitoborne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. Potential impacts of climate variability on dengue hemorrhagic fever in honduras, 2010 zambrano, l. In honduras, the metropolitan health regions of the central district and san pedro sula contributed more than 45% of dengue cases registered in the country each year from 2007 to 2010. Dengue guidelines for diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control dengue guidelines for diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control new edition neglected tropical diseases ntd tdr world health organization hivaids, tuberculosis and malaria htm 20, avenue appia world health organization 1211 geneva 27. Dengue is common in more than 100 countries around the world. Dengue in the us states and territories dengue cdc. In late june and early july 1983, increased numbers of cases of dengue like illness were reported from puebla in the state of puebla, mexico. We conducted univariable analysis and multivariable logistic regression analysis to. Up to 26 july 31 deaths have occurred caused by dengue hemorrhagic fever dhf.
Request pdf potential impacts of climate variability on dengue hemorrhagic fever in honduras, 2010 climate change and variability are affecting human health and disease direct or indirectly. In november 2009, the world health organization who issued a new guideline that classifies symptomatic cases as dengue or severe dengue. Health experts have known about dengue fever for more than 200 years. A retrospective cohort study to predict severe dengue in. Honduran authorities have officially declared a state of emergency due to the massive outbreak of dengue fever this summer. Dengue has been historically present in the continental united states us, in the state of hawaii, and in the us insular territories in the caribbean and the. In this study, we assessed potential associations between macroclimatic and microclimatic variation and dengue hemorrhagic fever dhf cases in the main hospital of honduras during 2010. Dengue chapter 4 2020 yellow book travelers health cdc. For more information please contact the centers for disease control and prevention. Polynesia experienced an unprecedented series of outbreaks 14, along with chikungunya and zika virus. It provides staff involved in operational vector control programmes with practical information on the safe and effective use of pesticides as well as information on the use of chemicals for individual and household protection from insect and rodent pests. The economically active populations eap represents 42,1% 2010 with a growth rate of 3,4%. Guatemala, with almost double the population of honduras, has had only about 7,500 cases of dengue clasico, 104 cases of dh and 15 deaths.
Honduras is experiencing an outbreak of dengue fever. Dengue is a febrile illness caused by any of the four dengue virus types denv1 to 4, genus flavivirus, family flaviviridae mainly transmitted by the mosquito aedes aegypti. Hondurass worst dengue outbreak in 50 years the lancet. Dengue fever disease is endemic in honduras, with previous outbreaks reported in 2015 and 20, in the tegucigalpa and san pedro sula departments. Dengue is common in the us territories of puerto rico, the us virgin islands, and american samoa. Nearly all dengue cases reported in the 48 contiguous us states were in travelers infected elsewhere. The number of cases began to climb as of april 2019, and by epidemiological week 23 28 june a. According to the latest report by the pan american health organization, although honduras is the fourth country in terms of the total number of dengue cases, it has the highest proportion of severe dengue cases type 1 and 2 of any of the countries. Estimating and mapping the incidence of dengue and chikungunya. We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 320 patients with febrile illness who had confirmation of dengue within one week of admission, using data from the 20092010 honduras epidemiological survey for dengue. The honduran dengue epidemic i wrote about in june continues. Dengue is one of those diseases that is strongly influenced by climate variability. The american embassy in honduras has issued a warning about classic dengue and hemorrhagic dengue fever, which have killed 21 people in the country this year.
Statistics associated with dengue fever in honduras and tegucigalpa. Published on sep 28, 2010 in honduras, more than 50,000 cases of dengue fever have been reported. In a small proportion of cases, the disease develops into severe dengue, also. However, it is necessary to extend these studies in this and other countries in. The pahowho country office in honduras is supporting the measures based on the recommendations made by the dengue team that visited the country in march 2010 gtdengue. Its reemergence and subsequent rise in the region over the past 50 years has largely been caused by a combination of a lack of political will, the radical growth of urban populations, migration flow and insufficient financial resources.
In 2010, less than 100 dengue cases were reported for an incidence of 77100,000 inhabitants 8, 48. This disease used to be called breakbone fever because it sometimes causes severe joint and muscle pain that feels like bones are breaking. Record dengue outbreaks reported in 20 in many countries. Dengue fever in tegucigalpa, honduras usf scholar commons. According to the world bank, from 2000 to 2010 about 7,5% of the population have left the country. Jul 19, 2010 the american embassy in honduras has issued a warning about classic dengue and hemorrhagic dengue fever, which have killed 21 people in the country this year. Dengue chapter 4 2020 yellow book travelers health. Brazil double deaths over 2012, singapore, and thailand worst in 20 years, among others. Dengue infection is a significant and escalating public health problem in latin america. During the study period, a total of 19,289 cases of dengue and 85,386 of chikungunya were reported in honduras, with a median of 726 casesweek for dengue ranging from 291 to 1789 and of 1460 for chikungunya ranging 3874175 figure 1, figure 2, figure 3, figure 4, figure 5. Clinical findings include nausea, vomiting, rash, aches and pains, a positive tourniquet test, leukopenia. Sep 28, 2010 published on sep 28, 2010 in honduras, more than 50,000 cases of dengue fever have been reported. Honduras already has by far the highest death rate from dengue in latin america this year, and the countrys most prevalent strain also happens to be the most aggressive and the deadliest.
Msf has set up an emergency ward for children to help local health efforts combat the outbreak. Central americas dengue epidemic deadly in honduras. Forty percent of the worlds population, about 3 billion people, live in areas with a risk of dengue. The good news is msf is ramping up efforts to control this new, expanding honduras epidemic. Estimating and mapping the incidence of dengue and. Honduras 2010 dengue epidemic 1 of 2 aedes aegypti mosquito, very distinctive and easily recognized. Dengue, an acute febrile illness, is caused by infection with any of 4 related positivesense, singlestranded rna viruses of the genus flavivirus, dengue viruses 1, 2, 3, or 4. Dengue is often a leading cause of illness in areas. Almost all transmission occurs through the bite of infected aedes mosquitoes, primarily aedes aegypti and ae. Honduras and central america and the caribbean region have been neglected in research on climate variability and dengue.
Esri, devinfo, iscgm, international federation, mdrhn004. In honduras, dengue fever is an endemic disease that occurs every year during the rainy season from may to november. Potential impacts of climate variability on dengue. Dengue epidemiology and burden of disease in latin. Symptoms typically begin three to fourteen days after infection. Epidemiological situation of dengue in honduras during the 19912010 period. Honduras represents about 18% of the central american population.
This increase is believed to be to be due to multiple factors. However, this year the number of cases of dengue has risen significantly. According to the honduras national statistics institute sni, there are 8 ethnic groups representing 7,2% of the countrys population. This is the sixth edition of a guide to the use of chemical methods for control of vectors and pests of public health importance. In the united states, local dengue outbreaks most recently occurred in hawaii 2015, florida pdf icon pdf 6 pages external icon 20, and. During the week from 5 to july 9, 2010 are being carried out training workshops at national level, with the support of pahowho gtdengue expert. Given this and the death of people caused by hemorrhagic dengue fever hdf, on 23 june 2010, the overnment of g. Cdcatlanta 1600 clifton road ne, d69, atlanta, ga 30333. Of these dengue cases reported in 2019, there are 2,111 severe dengue cases confirmed as of may 1st.
Escuela universitario, tegucigalpa, honduras, 2010. The epidemic hit a country roiled by social unrest and led by a president who has lacked credibility since he won another term in spite of a constitutional. At one point, there was even mention of it turning into a hyperepidemic, though more recent reports seem to indicate that there is a reduction in numbers being admitted to. Dengue viruses are spread to people through the bite of an infected aedes species ae. These may include a high fever, headache, vomiting, muscle and joint pains, and a characteristic skin rash. Highest peak of cases of dengue was reached during epidemiological week 25th, whilst for. San pedro sula, honduras declared a dengue state of emergency, and central america had its worst outbreaks since 2008. The pahowho country office in honduras is supporting the measures based on the recommendations made by the dengue team that visited the country in march 2010 gt dengue. Jul 31, 20 but the countrys worst dengue fever outbreak in recent years was in 2010, when 83 people died and more than 66,000 had the illness. The outcome measure was plasma leakage defined using hemoconcentration. Dengue outbreak honduras has confirmed recent cases of dengue.
During the week from 5 to july 9, 2010 are being carried out training workshops at national level, with the support of pahowho gt dengue expert. Americans warned about dengue fever cases in honduras cnn. Oct 11, 2017 we conducted a retrospective cohort study of 320 patients with febrile illness who had confirmation of dengue within one week of admission, using data from the 20092010 honduras epidemiological survey for dengue. Risk is present yearround, with peak transmission during the rainy season, from october to february.
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