Dengue outbreak in Key West, Florida, USA, 2009

Emerg Infect Dis. 2012 Jan;18(1):135-7. doi: 10.3201/eid1801.110130.

Abstract

After 3 dengue cases were acquired in Key West, Florida, we conducted a serosurvey to determine the scope of the outbreak. Thirteen residents showed recent infection (infection rate 5%; 90% CI 2%-8%), demonstrating the reemergence of dengue in Florida. Increased awareness of dengue among health care providers is needed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Dengue / epidemiology*
  • Disease Outbreaks*
  • Florida / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Odds Ratio
  • Risk Factors