First description of a dengue fever outbreak in the interior of French Guiana, February 2006.

摘要: Background: A dengue fever outbreak occurred in the interior of French Guiana from November 2005 onwards. An investigation, with epidemiological, entomological and public health inputs, was initiated. Its objectives were to confirm outbreak, describe emergence High Maroni area initiate a specific response. Methods: The investigation conducted Maripasoula February 2006, biggest community that part country. Definition criteria used for suspected, probable confirmed cases fever. evaluation larvae adult mosquitoes carried out. Some personal collective vector control measures set up by team. Results: This survey identified 127 suspected cases, whereas epidemiological surveillance system detected only six same place period. proportion higher those people who had not travelled (23.5%) than within population (15.3%) three previous months ( P = 0.01). Larvae Stegomyia aegypti found throughout town, adults captured 90.9% houses. Conclusion: is first time has been described beyond coastal region this overseas Department.