Changing patterns of dengue epidemiology and implications for clinical management and vaccines

PLoS Med. 2009 Sep;6(9):e1000129. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1000129. Epub 2009 Sep 1.

Abstract

Cameron Simmons and Jeremy Farrar discuss the changing patterns of dengue epidemiology and the implications for clinical management and vaccines, drawing upon a recent study by Derek Cummings and colleagues in Thailand.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Child
  • Dengue Vaccines* / administration & dosage
  • Dengue* / epidemiology
  • Dengue* / immunology
  • Dengue* / prevention & control
  • Dengue* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Thailand / epidemiology

Substances

  • Dengue Vaccines