Diversity and origin of dengue virus serotypes 1, 2, and 3, Bhutan

Emerg Infect Dis. 2009 Oct;15(10):1630-2. doi: 10.3201/eid1510.090123.

Abstract

To determine the serotype and genotype of dengue virus (DENV) in Bhutan, we conducted phylogenetic analyses of complete envelope gene sequences. DENV-2 (Cosmopolitan genotype) predominated in 2004, and DENV-3 (genotype III) predominated in 2005-2006; these viruses were imported from India. Primary dengue infections outnumbered secondary infections, suggesting recent emergence.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Dengue / epidemiology*
  • Dengue / virology*
  • Dengue Virus / classification*
  • Dengue Virus / genetics*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Phylogeny
  • Serotyping
  • Young Adult