Ahmad, A. M. Meer and Koay, C. A. (2019) The Epidemiology of Dengue Fever with Special Reference to Malaysia- Emphasizing Prevention and Control. International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health, 34 (3). pp. 1-15. ISSN 2278-1005
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Abstract
Introduction: Dengue is the most prevalent viral mosquito-borne disease, with over 2.5 billion humans at risk given its endemicity in not less than 100 countries.
Globally, 50-100 million cases of dengue is seen annually, with approximately 0.7% resulting in Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF), and 22,000 deaths.
In 2017, there were 83,849 reported cases of dengue fever in endemic under-reported Malaysia, with 177 deaths.
Method: The Authors here narrate from their own personal-experiences, besides reviewing existing-literature.
Results and Conclusion: Prevention and Control methods have been desiring of greater achievements, but also show greater promise with Newer Insecticides, Innovative Methods and Vaccines. Dengue Fever would very likely become near-eradicated just like all other vaccine-preventable diseases, once comprehensive mass-vaccination programs are available globally, using safe and very-effective tetravalent-vaccines soon to be available.
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | Souths Book > Medical Science |
Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email support@southsbook.com |
Date Deposited: | 15 May 2023 06:42 |
Last Modified: | 26 Jun 2024 11:34 |
URI: | http://research.europeanlibrarypress.com/id/eprint/689 |