Emerging Infectious Diseases (Jan 2012)

Dengue Outbreak in Key West, Florida, USA, 2009

  • Elizabeth G. Radke,
  • Christopher J. Gregory,
  • Kristina W. Kintziger,
  • Erin K. Sauber-Schatz,
  • Elizabeth Hunsperger,
  • Glen R. Gallagher,
  • Jean M. Barber,
  • Brad J. Biggerstaff,
  • Danielle R. Stanek,
  • Kay M. Tomashek,
  • Carina G.M. Blackmore

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1801.110130
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 18, no. 1
pp. 135 – 137

Abstract

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After 3 dengue cases were acquired in Key West, Florida, we conducted a serosurvey to determine the scope of the outbreak. Thirteen residents showed recent infection (infection rate 5%; 90% CI 2%–8%), demonstrating the reemergence of dengue in Florida. Increased awareness of dengue among health care providers is needed.

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