Nosocomial Acquisition of Dengue

Abstract

Recent transmission of dengue viruses has increased in tropical and subtropical areas and in industrialized countries because of international travel. We describe a case of nosocomial transmission of dengue virus in Germany by a needlestick injury. Diagnosis was made by TaqMan reverse transcription–polymerase chain reaction when serologic studies were negative.

Keywords

• dengue virus
• patient-to-professional disease transmission
• reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction
• enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, needlestick injuries, dispatch
• Germany
• Cambodia