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Emergence of dengue at high altitude: characterization of the 2024 outbreak in Cochabamba, Bolivia.
Virology journal - 3 Mar 2026
Saba Villarroel Paola Mariela, Sen Selin, Klitting Raphaëlle, Pezzi Laura, Piorkowski Geraldine, Villavicencio Siles Norma, Wichit Sineewanlaya
Abstract excerpt
Dengue virus (DENV) transmission in Bolivia has historically been restricted to tropical lowland regions, where the primary vector Ae. aegypti is endemic. In recent years, however, the vector has expanded into high-altitude areas. In 2024, Cochabamba, located at ~ 2,550 m above sea level, experienced its largest recorded dengue outbreak. We analyzed data from 9,576 suspected dengue cases reported between January...
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