Epidemiological Alert, Dengue Situation in Bolivia (20 February 2009)

Epidemiological Alert, Dengue Situation in Bolivia (20 February 2009)

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Epidemiological Alert, Dengue Situation in Bolivia (20 February 2009). (2009). [Journal articles]. PAHO. https://iris.paho.org/handle/10665.2/50814

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Date

2009

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Pan American Health Organization

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Since beginning of the year up to 20 February 2009 the following have been reported 25287 cases of suspected dengue fever, 2831 cases of classic dengue fever, 80 suspected cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF), 18 deaths (including 1 study), Fatality rate: 22.5%, Identified serotypes: DEN 1, 2 and 3

Al el viernes 20 de febrero del 2009 (Semana epidemiológica No. 1 a 7) se han reportado: 25287 casos sospechosos de fiebre por dengue, 2831 casos confirmados de fiebre por dengue clásico, 80 casos sospechosos de fiebre por dengue hemorrágico (DH), 18 muertes. Tasa de letalidad: 22.5 % Serotipos identificados: DEN 1, 2 y 3

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