{"id":336786,"date":"2025-02-12T10:57:44","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T14:57:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=336786"},"modified":"2025-02-12T10:57:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T14:57:44","slug":"dengue-strain-on-rise-in-the-caribbean-paho-warns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/homepage-carousel\/dengue-strain-on-rise-in-the-caribbean-paho-warns\/","title":{"rendered":"Dengue strain on rise in the Caribbean, PAHO warns"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_336787\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-336787\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-336787 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/dengue-fever-hero-642x343.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"342\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-336787\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Aedes aegypti mosquito is the main transmitter of dengue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is warning that a dengue strain, the DENV-3 serotype, is on the rise in the Caribbean which could lead to a potential increase in cases of the disease.<\/p>\n<p>It is urging countries in the region to strengthen their surveillance, early diagnosis, and clinical management of dengue.<br \/>\n&#8220;Dengue, transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, has four serotypes: DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3, and DENV-4,&#8221; PAHO explained in a statement this week. &#8220;Immunity against one serotype only provides lifelong protection against that specific serotype, meaning that subsequent infections with other serotypes can increase the risk of severe forms of the disease.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>It said the appearance and rise of the DENV-3 serotype, which was not previously predominant in the region, can lead to a surge in cases due to greater population susceptibility.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe re-emergence of DENV-3, after a prolonged absence in certain areas of the region, increases the vulnerability of populations that have not been previously exposed to this serotype,\u201d the organization said.<\/p>\n<p>The organization has offered several recommendations as the region faces health threats from the new strain.<br \/>\n&#8220;PAHO recommends that countries strengthen vector control measures, enhance diagnostic capacity within healthcare systems, and ensure early and adequate treatment for patients, to prevent severe complications,&#8221; it said. &#8220;Public education campaigns to reduce exposure to mosquito vectors and eliminate breeding grounds are also essential.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Complicating the situation further, PAHO has said that &#8220;TAK-003 dengue vaccine, used in some countries in the region, has shown lower protection against DENV-3, especially in children without a history of infection.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This highlights the need to ensure safe vaccination and maintain continuous monitoring of adverse events potentially attributable to the vaccination,&#8221; it said.<\/p>\n<p>PAHO stated the situation is being closely monitored to observe the &#8220;evolution of DENV-3 circulation along with the other serotypes, and will continue supporting countries in implementing effective control and response measures to potential outbreaks.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It is critical that healthcare systems are prepared to manage the expected increase in cases and mitigate the risk of severe complications associated with this disease,&#8221; the organization said.<\/p>\n<p>Dengue causes a severe flu-like illness. It may look like other diseases such as the flu or malaria. The illness usually lasts three to seven days.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms may include:<\/p>\n<p>Sudden high fever<br \/>\nSevere headaches<br \/>\nPain behind the eyes<br \/>\nJoint and muscle pain<br \/>\nNausea<br \/>\nVomiting<br \/>\nSwollen glands<br \/>\nRash that appears three to four days after the fever starts<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is warning that a dengue strain, the DENV-3 serotype, is on the rise in the Caribbean which could lead to a potential increase in cases of the disease. 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