Public Health Relevance

Dengue s an acute febrile viral disease transmitted through the bite of a mosquito and caused by four closely related dengue viruses. A greater than fourfold increase in dengue cases has been reported over the last three decades. The illness is frequently self-limiting, although it can be incapacitating and require hospitalization. Severe disease is rare, but may be fatal without proper, timely treatment. CDC has established a sentinel enhanced surveillance and research site (SEDSS) in Ponce that will allow us to better understand the clinical course of dengue and learn more about its epidemiology, outcomes and prevention in Puerto Rico. Through this cooperative agreement funding opportunity we will be able to implement the Enhanced Dengue Diagnosis and Management (EDDAM) Program, which has the potential of expanding the capacity beyond SEDSS to accomplish innovation in the diagnosis and management of dengue.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Type
Research Project--Cooperative Agreements (U01)
Project #
3U01CK000276-03S1
Application #
9152688
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZCK1-GCA (18))
Project Start
2012-09-01
Project End
2015-08-31
Budget Start
2014-09-01
Budget End
2015-08-31
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2015
Total Cost
$20,514
Indirect Cost
Name
Ponce School of Medicine
Department
Type
DUNS #
105742043
City
Ponce
State
PR
Country
United States
Zip Code
00732