Dengue disease in Mexico: regional data from public health databases [20].

<p>Data shown are number of uncomplicated dengue fever cases (incidence per 100,000 population).</p><p>*Cases in Distrito Federal are imported from other Mexican states (no dengue disease transmission occurs).</p><p>Dengue disease in Mexico: regional data from public health databases <a href="http://www.plosntds.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pntd.0003158#pntd.0003158-Mexican1" target="_blank">[20]</a>.</p

Epidemiological Trends of Dengue Disease in Mexico (2000–2011): A Systematic Literature Search and Analysis

<div><p>This systematic literature review describes the epidemiology of dengue disease in Mexico (2000–2011). The annual number of uncomplicated dengue cases reported increased from 1,714 in 2000 to 15,424 in 2011 (incidence rates of 1.72 and 14.12 per 100,000 population, respectively). Peaks were observed in 2002, 2007, and 2009. Coastal states were most affected by dengue disease. The age distribution pattern showed an increasing number of cases during childhood, a peak at 10–20 years, and a gradual decline during adulthood. All four dengue virus serotypes were detected. Although national surveillance is in place, there are knowledge gaps relating to asymptomatic cases, primary/secondary infections, and seroprevalence rates of infection in all age strata. Under-reporting of the clinical spectrum of the disease is also problematic. Dengue disease remains a serious public health problem in Mexico.</p></div

Reported number and incidence of dengue fever and dengue haemorrhagic fever cases, Mexico, 2000–2011 [20].

<p>Over the period of the literature survey (2000–2011), the overall annual number of confirmed cases of (A) dengue fever (DF) and (B) dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF) increased considerably in Mexico. The increase in number of cases and population incidence over time was not linear and peaks were observed in 2002, 2007, and 2009.</p

Project organisation and process of the seven national systematic literature review projects.

<p>Solid arrows illustrate sequential process steps; dashed arrows illustrate inputs into the process from the LRG or external sources.</p

Circulation of dengue virus serotypes in Mexico, 2000–2011 [16], [20], [26].

<p>Data shown are number cases (incidence per 100,000 population). All four DENV serotypes were in circulation during the review period, although the predominant serotype varied between years: at the beginning of the review period, DENV-2 was the predominant serotype (2000–2005). DENV-1 became predominant in 2006–2010, after which DENV-1 and -2 isolates were present in similar proportions. DENV-3 isolates were more common before 2007. DENV-4 isolates were present at low levels in most years after 2003.</p

Incidence of dengue disease (per 100,000 population) in Mexico and associated hospitalization and mortality: national data [15], [16], [20]–[25].

<p>*Mexican public health data <a href="http://www.plosntds.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pntd.0003158#pntd.0003158-Mexican1" target="_blank">[20]</a>.</p>†<p>Social security sector excluded.</p>‡<p>10 additional deaths classified as dengue fever (A90X) occurred in 2010.</p><p>Incidence of dengue disease (per 100,000 population) in Mexico and associated hospitalization and mortality: national data <a href="http://www.plosntds.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pntd.0003158#pntd.0003158-Diaz1" target="_blank">[15]</a>, <a href="http://www.plosntds.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pntd.0003158#pntd.0003158-FalcnLezama1" target="_blank">[16]</a>, <a href="http://www.plosntds.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pntd.0003158#pntd.0003158-Mexican1" target="_blank">[20]</a>–<a href="http://www.plosntds.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pntd.0003158#pntd.0003158-Torres1" target="_blank">[25]</a>.</p

Evaluation of studies according to the preferred reporting items of systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA).

<p>All references identified in the online database searches were assigned a unique identification number. Following the removal of duplicates and articles that did not satisfy the inclusion criteria from review of the titles and abstracts, the full papers of the first selection of references were retrieved either electronically or in paper form. A further selection was made based on review of the full text of the articles.</p

Geographical distribution of dengue disease and dengue haemorrhagic fever cases in Mexico, 2000–2012 [19], [20].

<p>Regional populations in Mexico are exposed to differing magnitudes of dengue disease risk due to the mix of epidemic, endemic, and hyperendemic areas. Mexico is divided into 31 states and one federal district that contains the capital, Mexico City (A). These dispersion maps of dengue disease and DHF throughout Mexico highlights the regional pattern of the occurrence of (B) dengue disease and (C) dengue haemorrhagic fever with high concentrations of cases in the important tourist and commercial centres on the coast and in tropical areas.</p

Epidemiological Trends of Dengue Disease in Colombia (2000-2011): A Systematic Review

<div><p>A systematic literature review was conducted to describe the epidemiology of dengue disease in Colombia. Searches of published literature in epidemiological studies of dengue disease encompassing the terms “dengue”, “epidemiology,” and “Colombia” were conducted. Studies in English or Spanish published between 1 January 2000 and 23 February 2012 were included. The searches identified 225 relevant citations, 30 of which fulfilled the inclusion criteria defined in the review protocol. The epidemiology of dengue disease in Colombia was characterized by a stable “baseline” annual number of dengue fever cases, with major outbreaks in 2001–2003 and 2010. The geographical spread of dengue disease cases showed a steady increase, with most of the country affected by the 2010 outbreak. The majority of dengue disease recorded during the review period was among those <15 years of age. Gaps identified in epidemiological knowledge regarding dengue disease in Colombia may provide several avenues for future research, namely studies of asymptomatic dengue virus infection, primary versus secondary infections, and under-reporting of the disease. Improved understanding of the factors that determine disease expression and enable improvement in disease control and management is also important.</p></div

Dengue Awareness in Latin American Populations: A Questionnaire Study

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