Physician survey to determine how dengue is diagnosed, treated and reported in puerto rico.

• Main Authors: Kay M Tomashek (Author), Brad J Biggerstaff (Author), Mary M Ramos (Author), Carmen L Pérez-Guerra (Author), Enid J Garcia Rivera (Author), Wellington Sun (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2014-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Dengue is a major cause of morbidity in Puerto Rico and is well-known to its physicians. Early case identification and timely initiation of treatment for patients with severe dengue can reduce medical complications and mortality. To determine clinical management and reporting practices, and assess k...