Travel-Associated Dengue Cases — United States, 2010–2021

• DOI: 10.15585/mmwr.mm7230a3
• Publication Date: 2023-07-27T15:59:59Z
• Authors: Joshua M. Wong; Aidsa Rivera; Hannah R. Volkman; Brenda Torres-Vel...; Dania M. Rodriguez; Gabriela Paz-Bailey; Laura E. Adams
• Keywords: Europe; Dengue; Travel; Fever; Population Surveillance; North America; Humans; Full Report; Awareness; United States; 3. Good health

Dengue, the leading cause of arboviral disease worldwide, can be fatal without appropriate treatment.Among 7,528 confirmed or probable travel-associated U.S. dengue cases reported during 2010-2021, one in five (1,474, 20%) was 2019.This is 168% higher than annual average number 2010-2018 and 2020-2021 (approximately 550 per year) 61% 913 2016, second highest year on record.The as a fraction air traffic volume to international destinations outside North America Europe also 2019, with 41.9 million trips, compared 21.0 other years 2010-2021.This report compares characteristics travelassociated national surveillance United States 2019 2020-2021.Areas conditions suitable for transmission well population at risk are expected increase, placing travelers infection.Health care providers should aware that common fever returning traveler familiar its signs symptoms, testing, management.Dengue vaccines not currently recommended travelers; therefore, persons review areas follow guidance preventing mosquito bites.