Arboviruses emerging in Peru: need for early detection of febrile syndrome during El Niño episodes

Tantaléan Yépez, Derek; Sánchez-Carbonel, José; Ulloa Urizar, Gabriela; Espinoza Morales, Diego; Pons, Maria J; Del Valle Mendoza, Juana; Silva-Caso, Wilmer; Aguilar-Luis, Miguel Angel · Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) (2016) · DOI: 10.1016/j.apjtm.2016.06.018

Resumen

The presence of El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) implies the presence of fluctuating rains in coastal areas and these changes influence the occurrence of febrile syndromes outbreaks. In Peru, Aedes aegypti is the vector responsible for various viruses such as the dengue, Zika, chikungunya, which is distributed in 18 Peruvian departments. These viruses cause similar clinical characteristics in the host and for this reason rapid, sensitive and specific diagnostic tests are needed so that the patient can receive timely treatment.