Imported dengue - United States, 1993-1994

Article Abstract:

Dengue, a mosquito-transmitted disease, is increasing in the southern areas of the Americas. U.S. residents who travel to Mexico, Brazil, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Venezuela and other tropical countries are at risk of contracting dengue. Symptoms include rash, muscle aches, fever, headache, vomiting and nausea. Forty-six U.S. residents were diagnosed with dengue between 1993 and 1994. These dengue infections appear to have been acquired in Mexico, Central America and Asia. Serious disease can result such as dengue shock syndrome and dengue hemorrhagic fever. Outbreaks of dengue in some Central and South American countries were reported in 1994, and these have been associated with severe disease. Travelers should use mosquito repellent and wear protective clothing.

Health aspects, Travel, Statistics

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Imported Dengue--United States, 1997 and 1998

Article Abstract:

The number of cases of dengue in the US has increased, primarily via travel to countries where the virus is common. The virus is transmitted by the mosquito Aedes aegypti. In 1997 and 1998, 143 Americans contracted dengue. Most of them had traveled two weeks before the illness to the Caribbean islands, Asia, Central America, South America, or Africa. Although most Americans become infected from travel to tropical areas, cases were reported in Texas in 1999. Dengue virus infection can be asymptomatic or cause illness that can be mild or fatal.!

Statistical Data Included, United States

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Poisoning by an illegally imported Chinese rodenticide containing tetramethylene-disulfotetramine -- New York City, 2002

Article Abstract:

A 15-month old baby in New York City was accidentally poisoned by a product created to kill rodents. It had been brought from China illegally. It contained a chemical called tetramethylene-disulfotetramine (TETS), which causes seizures.

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing, Agricultural chemicals, not elsewhere classified, Rodenticide Preparations, Causes of, Complications and side effects, Seizures (Medicine), Rodenticides

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