Detection of human case of dengue virus 2 belonging to sylvatic genotype during routine surveillance of fever in Senegal, Kolda 2021

Dengue virus 2 (DENV-2) was detected in a febrile patient living Saré Yoba the Kolda region of southern Senegal. Phylogenetic analysis based on full coding revealed that belongs to DENV-2 sylvatic genotype and is closely related strain (JF260983/99.66% identity) Spain tourist who traveled Guinea-Bissau (which borders region) 2009. This highlights potential recent under-reported circulation dengue part Senegal calls for reinforced integrated surveillance among humans, non-human primates, arboreal mosquitoes through one-health approach.