AUTOCHTHONOUS DENGUE OUTBREAK IN MARCHE REGION, CENTRAL ITALY, AUGUST TO OCTOBER 2024
Authors Sacco C, Liverani A, Venturi G, Gavaudan S, Riccardo F, Salvoni G, Fortuna C, Marinelli K, Marsili G, Pesaresi A, Molina Grané C, Mercuri I, Manica M, Caucci S, Morelli D, Sebastianelli L, Marcacci M, Ferraro F, Di Luca M, Pascucci I, Merakou C, Duranti A, Pati I, Lombardini L, Fiacchini D, Filipponi G, Maraglino F, Palamara A T, Poletti P, Pezzotti P, Filippetti F, Merler S, Del Manso M, Menzo S, Marche dengue outbreak Group
Abstract Between August and 28 October 2024, 199 autochthonous cases of dengue virus serotype 2 were notified in the city of Fano, Central Italy. We describe the ongoing epidemiological and microbiological investigation and public health measures implemented to contain the outbreak. The high transmissibility and the extension of the outbreak suggest that dengue should be expected in temperate regions during favourable seasons, highlighting the need for heightened awareness among healthcare providers and the public to ensure timely detection and response.
Publish Date 2024
Volume 29 (47)
ISSN 1560-7917
DOI doi.org/10.2807/1560-7917
URL https://www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2024.29.47.2400713
Journal Eurosurveillance
Pages art. n. 2400713
PMID 39574388