Seven native cases of dengue in Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Objective: We had for aim to describe the epidemiological, clinical, biological, and outcome features of dengue fever in Abidjan, in 2010. Patients and methods: We retrospectively studied the files of patients hospitalized for dengue fever in 2010, in Abidjan. The diagnosis was made on clinical symptoms and positive dengue PCR and/or IgM. Results: Seven patients were included (5men, 2women, median age of 51. years [31-65 years]). They presented with a febrile pain syndrome (n=7), jaundice (n=3), rash (n=2), and hematemesis complicated by thrombocytopenia (n=6) and leukopenia (n=5). Three patients had a positive IgM serology and 4 had a positive dengue PCR for DENV-3. The outcome was favorable for 6 patients, and 1 patient died of severe hemorrhage. Conclusion: The authors advocate the implementation of epidemiological surveillance of dengue and vector control in the Ivory Coast.