The Dengvaxia (CYD-TDV) dengue vaccine has a specific limitation. What is it?...

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The Dengvaxia (CYD-TDV) dengue vaccine has a specific limitation. What is it?

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In dengue-naïve (seronegative) individuals, vaccination increases the risk of severe dengue upon subsequent natural infection through a mechanism analogous to antibody-dependent enhancement

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It is only effective against DENV-1

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It is an inactivated vaccine with no efficacy data

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It can only be given to patients currently infected with dengue

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It is contraindicated in all adults

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Dengvaxia Serostatus Limitation

The Dengvaxia (CYD-TDV) dengue vaccine has a specific limitation. What is it?