Contribution of Cuba and Pedro Kouri Tropical Medicine Institute to preventing mortality from dengue

[摘要] Dengue is a viraldisease transmitted by mosquitoes which may be severe and cause death. No antiviraldrug has been recognized as effective. However, the regularities of this conditionhave made it possible to identify warning signs announcing plasma leakage andthe imminence of shock. Early start of treatment with intravenous crystalloidfluid replacement has proven to be an effective, life-saving measure. Systematictraining actions and reorganization of medical care are required during an epidemic.The paper describes the contribution of professionals from Pedro Kouri TropicalMedicine Institute and other Cuban institutions to this effort.

[学科分类] 传染病学