Arboviruses emerging in Peru: need for early detection of febrile syndrome during El Niño episodes

Autor: Tantaléan Yépez, Derek, Sánchez-Carbonel, José, Ulloa Urizar, Gabriela, Aguilar Luis, Miguel Angel, Espinoza Morales, Diego, Silva-Caso, Wilmer, Pons, Maria J, Del Valle Mendoza, Juana
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC)Repositorio Académico - UPC.
Druh dokumentu: Článek
ISSN: 19957645
DOI: 10.1016/j.apjtm.2016.06.018
Popis: The presence of El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) implies the presence of fluctuating rains in coastal areas and these changes influence the occurrence of febrile syndromes outbreaks. In Peru, Aedes aegypti is the vector responsible for various viruses such as the dengue, Zika, chikungunya, which is distributed in 18 Peruvian departments. These viruses cause similar clinical characteristics in the host and for this reason rapid, sensitive and specific diagnostic tests are needed so that the patient can receive timely treatment.
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