Surveillance of dengue fever/dengue haemorrhagic fever in three provinces of central region of Vietnam, 2000-2002
- Author:
Truong Uyen Ninh
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
dengue fever, dengue haemorrhagic fever
- MeSH:
dengue;
Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever;
Diseases;
epidemiology
- From:Journal of Preventive Medicine
2003;13(5):16-19
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
The surveillance of Dengue fever/Dengue hemorrhagic fever was conducted in 3 provinces Khanh Hoa, Quang Ngai, Quang Nam (Central Vietnam) during 2000-2002 year period. In terms of serology, virology, an active surveillance network was established involving all health stations, the relating institute, the Department of preventive medicine and MOH, using the standard MAC-ELISA bio-kit of National Institute of Hygien and Epidemiology. No case of the disease was reported, while in surrounding areas, cases were detected. MAC-ELISA kit has had high fidelity, giving quick results
