CDC Health Action Network Issues Health Advisory for Increased Risk of DENV Infections

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Health Action Network issued a health advisory this week to notify health care providers, public health authorities and the public of an increased risk of dengue virus (DENV) infections in the United States. The health advisory contains background information on DENV; recommendations for health care providers; and recommendations for state, tribal, local and territorial health departments; and recommendations for the public.

AABB’s recently updated emerging infectious diseases fact sheets contain additional information about DENV and other infectious diseases relevant to donor and patient health and safety.