Brazil currently accounts for the majority of dengue cases reported in the Americas, with co-
circulation of DENV 1–3. Striking variation in the epidemiological pattern of infection within
cities has been observed. Therefore, investigation of dengue transmission in small areas is
important to formulate control strategies. A population-based household survey was
performed in three diverse socio-economic and environmental areas of Recife, a large
urban center of Brazil, between 2005 and 2006. Dengue serostatus and individual-and …