One-year epidemiology of febrile diseases on the Emergency Department of a Caribbean island: the Curacao-experience

摘要

Background: Fever is one of the most frequent causes of attendance at emergency departments (EDs) worldwide. The etiology of febrile diseases in tropical countries often remains poorly characterized. Cura?ao is a small tropical island in the Caribbean Sea with a semi-arid climate. The purpose of this study is to describe the etiology and outcome of febrile illnesses on the ED in Cura?ao, during a one-year period.