Publication: Epidemiological Trends of Dengue Disease in Thailand (2000–2011): A Systematic Literature Review
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2014-01-01
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19352735
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19352727
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Mahidol University
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PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Vol.8, No.11 (2014)
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Kriengsak Limkittikul, Jeremy Brett, Maïna L'Azou Epidemiological Trends of Dengue Disease in Thailand (2000–2011): A Systematic Literature Review. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Vol.8, No.11 (2014). doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0003241 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/34702
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Epidemiological Trends of Dengue Disease in Thailand (2000–2011): A Systematic Literature Review
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© 2014 Limkittikul et al. A literature survey and analysis was conducted to describe the epidemiology of dengue disease in Thailand reported between 2000 and 2011. The literature search identified 610 relevant sources, 40 of which fulfilled the inclusion criteria defined in the review protocol. Peaks in the number of cases occurred during the review period in 2001, 2002, 2008 and 2010. A shift in age group predominance towards older ages continued through the review period. Disease incidence and deaths remained highest in children aged ≤15 years and case fatality rates were highest in young children. Heterogeneous geographical patterns were observed with higher incidence rates reported in the Southern region and serotype distribution varied in time and place. Gaps identified in epidemiological knowledge regarding dengue disease in Thailand provide several avenues for future research, in particular studies of seroprevalence.