Dengue shock syndrome in an American traveler with primary dengue 3 infection
Morens, D.M.; Sather, G.E.; Gubler, D.J.; Rammohan, M.; Woodall, J.P.
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 36(2): 424-426
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9637 PMID: 3826502 Document Number: 302890
A previously reported case of childhood dengue shock syndrome in an American traveler to India was investigated serologically. The original studies neither indicated the infecting serotype nor proved primary or secondary infection. However, BHK suspension PRNT of 6-year convalescent serum now indicates that the child had primary dengue type 3 infection. Dengue, dengue hemorrhagic fever, and dengue shock syndrome are potential hazards for American travelers and American residents of dengue-receptive areas.