Novel Dengue Virus Type 1 from Travelers to Yap State, Micronesia

Nukui, Yoko; Tajima, Shigeru; Kotaki, Akira; Ito, Mikako; Takasaki, Tomohiko; Koike, Kazuhiko; Kurane, Ichiro (February 2006). "Novel Dengue Virus Type 1 from Travelers to Yap State, Micronesia". Emerging Infectious Diseases. 12 (2): 343–346. doi:10.3201/eid1202.050733. ISSN 1080-6059 1080-6040, 1080-6059 .

Abstract: Document type: Research article focusing on Yap State, Micronesia. The work discusses the identification of a novel Dengue Virus Type 1 from travelers to Yap State. It provides a detailed account of the epidemiological context, including the clinical presentation of dengue fever and the implications for public health in Micronesia. The study includes a taxonomic catalog of the virus, highlighting its genetic characteristics and potential transmission pathways. Specific attention is given to the geographic distribution of dengue cases within Yap State and the broader implications for the Pacific region. The article references relevant historical data on dengue outbreaks and discusses the role of environmental factors in virus transmission. The research is situated within the context of ongoing public health surveillance efforts in Micronesia, emphasizing the need for enhanced monitoring and response strategies. The findings contribute to the understanding of dengue virus dynamics in island ecosystems and underscore the importance of traveler-related disease transmission. The article is part of a larger discourse on vector-borne diseases in tropical regions. Factual scope is contained within the epidemiological and virological aspects of dengue virus in Yap State, Micronesia.

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MAG: 2159365182
OpenAlex: W2159365182
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