Dengue Prevention and 35 Years of Vector Control in Singapore

After a 15-year period of low incidence, dengue has reemerged in Singapore in the past decade. We identify potential causes of this resurgence. A combination of lowered herd immunity, virus transmission outside the home, an increase in the age of infection, and the adoption of a case-reactive approa...

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Main Authors: Eng-Eong Ooi, Kee-Tai Goh, Duane J. Gubler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2006-06-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/12/6/05-1210_article