Surveillance of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Cases in Thailand.

Abstract

The objective of this research was to provide laboratory confirmation of clinically diagnosed arbovirus infections reported to the Thai Ministry of Health. In Thailand Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) remains the greatest identifiable cause of hospitalization and death among children under the age of 15 years. In 1973 a laboratory based serological surveillance program for DHF was initiated by the Ministry of Health to confirm reported clinically diagnosed Hemorrhagic Fever (HF). Adequate collection of blood samples was achieved in 1974. The present report compares the results of laboratory surveillance over the years 1974 and 1975. In addition to surveillance for dengue infections, the program allowed the serological confirmation of other infections such as Japanese encephalitis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA049489

Entities

People

  • Chalam Chantarasri
  • Pairatana Gunakasem
  • Phinit Simasathien
  • Sitipantu Chaiyanunta
  • Suchart Jatanasen

Organizations

  • Mahidol University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Age Groups
  • Arbovirus Infections
  • Biomedical Research
  • Filter Paper
  • Flavivirus Infections
  • Health
  • Health Services
  • Hematologic Tests
  • Hospitals
  • Infection
  • Medical Personnel
  • Public Health
  • Surveillance
  • Test Methods
  • Thailand
  • Wound Infections

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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