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Seroprevelence of dengue infection in patients from the endocrine and metabolic diseases research institute dr. Félix gómez, Venezuela

Abstract:

Introduction: Dengue is a systemic, self-limited and mosqui-to-borne viral infection and a serious public health in Venezuela, In the last 50 years, the worldwide incidence increased 30 times with the four viral serotypes circulation. Objective: To determine the seroprevalence of IgM and IgG antibodies against dengue virus in patients who attend the Endocrine-Metabolic Research Institute Dr. Félix Gómez, Venezuela. Materials and Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted, which included 214 individuals without discrimination of age and sex, who were taken a blood sample by venipuncture to determine IgG and IgM antibodies against dengue virus. Results: The seroprevalence in the studied population of anti-dengue IgG antibodies was 95.7%; and of 21.7% for IgM antibodies. Conclusion: A high prevalence of IgG and IgM antibodies was evident in the study population. Seropositive people for IgM were found in all age groups. It is necessary to promote multisectoral strategies for the control of dengue transmission.