Co-Circulation of 4 Dengue Virus Serotypes among Travelers Entering China from Myanmar, 2017

Abstract

We report 301 dengue virus infections among cross-border travelers entering Yunnan Province, China, from Myanmar during 2017. Phylogenetic analysis of 99 strains found all 4 serotypes co-circulating; genetic characteristics have also changed. This finding highlights the urgent need for monitoring dengue virus cross-border transmission as early warning of severe dengue fever.

Keywords

• dengue virus
• epidemic
• cross-border travelers
• genotype
• serotype
• viruses