Dengue in Travelers

Abstract

Dengue infection may be the most common infection other than malaria among travelers to tropical areas. This flavivirus infection is transmitted by mosquitoes. Although it often is asymptomatic, dengue infection can lead to leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and even hemorrhagic complications and shock. This review summarizes the current approaches to establishing the diagnosis, managing the complications, and preventing this potentially dangerous infection.