Open AccessReemergence and Decline of Dengue Virus Serotype 3 in Puerto Rico
Author(s) -
Gilberto A. Santiago,
Kate McElroy-Horne,
Niall J. Len,
Luis M. Santiago,
Susan J. Birren,
Matthew R. Henn,
Jorge L. MuñozJordán
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
the journal of infectious diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.69
H-Index - 252
eISSN - 1537-6613
pISSN - 0022-1899
DOI - 10.1093/infdis/jis426
Subject(s) - dengue fever , dengue virus , serotype , virology , geography , virus , biology
The dengue virus serotype 3 (DENV-3) Indian subcontinent strain emerged in Puerto Rico in 1998 after a 21-year absence. The rapid expansion of DENV-3 on the island correlated with the withdrawal of the other serotypes for 7 years. The DENV-3 prevalence declined in 2008 and remains undetected.
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