Dengue Outbreak Caused by Multiple Virus Serotypes and Lineages, Colombia, 2023–2024
Nathan D. Grubaugh, Daniela Torres-Hernández, Mónica A. Murillo-Ortiz, Diana Dávalos, Pío López, Isabel Cristina Hurtado, Mallery I. Breban, Ellie Bourgikos, Verity Hill, Eduardo López-Medina
Abstract
Dengue cases rose to record levels during 2023-2024. We investigated dengue in Valle del Cauca, Colombia, to determine if specific virus serotypes or lineages caused its large outbreak. We detected all 4 serotypes and multiple lineages, suggesting that factors such as climatic conditions were likely responsible for increased dengue in Colombia.
Topics & Concepts
SerotypeOutbreakDengue virusDengue feverVirologyVirusBiologyVeterinary medicineMedicineMosquito-borne diseases and controlMalaria Research and ControlViral Infections and Vectors