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Molecular epidemiology of dengue fever outbreaks in Bhutan, 2016-2017.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Apr 2020
Zangmo Sangay, Darnal Jit Bdr, Tsheten, Gyeltshen Sonam, Thapa Binay Thapa, Rodpradit Prinyada, Chinnawirotpisan Piyawan, Manasatienkij Wudtichai, Macareo Louis R, Fernandez Stefan, Wangchuk Sonam, Klungthong Chonticha
Abstract excerpt
Dengue continues to pose a significant public health problem in tropical and subtropical countries. In Bhutan, first outbreak of dengue fever (DF) was reported in 2004 in a southern border town, followed by sporadic cases over the years. In this study, we analysed DF outbreaks that occurred in 3 different places during the years 2016 and 2017. A total of 533 cases in 2016 and 163 in 2017 were suspected of having...
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