Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Department of Pharmacy, School of Life Sciences, United International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Sci Prog. 2024 Oct-Dec;107(4):368504241289462. doi: 10.1177/00368504241289462.
Dengue, a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes, has become a substantial public health issue in Bangladesh. The high population density and subtropical-tropical climate of the nation create conducive environments for the transmission of the virus. The recent increase in dengue cases in Bangladesh prompts an inquiry into the potential for the virus to progress into an epidemic manifestation. Bangladesh is prone to dengue outbreaks due to a multitude of contributing factors. To commence, the virus is endemic to tropical and subtropical regions, and climate change is contributing to the expansion of its range. Additionally, the high population density in Bangladesh amplifies the vulnerability to dengue transmission. Intimate human proximity elevates the probability of contracting mosquito stings and transmitting viruses. The escalating incidence of dengue in Bangladesh is substantiated by the growing count of documented cases. The emergence of severe dengue is a contributing aspect that raises concerns about the potential worldwide consequences of the disease. It could potentially head from Bangladesh to neighboring nations via an infected individual. There exist apprehensions due to the substantial employment of Bangladeshi laborers overseas, compounded by the presence of foreign laborers within Bangladesh. The endeavor to control dengue in Bangladesh continues to face ongoing challenges. This review addresses the complexities of dengue transmission, assesses Bangladesh's readiness for managing epidemics, analyzes risk factors associated with dengue, and suggests preventive measures to mitigate the possibility of worldwide consequences of dengue originating within the nation.
登革热是一种由蚊子传播的病毒感染,已成为孟加拉国的一个重大公共卫生问题。该国的高人口密度和亚热带-热带气候为病毒的传播创造了有利的环境。最近孟加拉国登革热病例的增加促使人们探究该病毒是否有可能发展为流行症状。
孟加拉国有多种因素导致登革热爆发。首先,该病毒流行于热带和亚热带地区,气候变化导致其传播范围扩大。此外,孟加拉国的高人口密度加剧了登革热传播的脆弱性。亲密的人类接触增加了被蚊子叮咬和传播病毒的可能性。孟加拉国登革热病例的不断增加证明了有记录病例的数量不断增加。登革热的严重程度上升引起了人们对该疾病可能在全球范围内产生的后果的关注。该疾病可能会通过受感染的个体从孟加拉国传播到邻国。由于孟加拉国大量海外劳工的存在,以及国内外国劳工的存在,人们对此感到担忧。
在孟加拉国控制登革热的努力仍面临持续的挑战。本综述探讨了登革热传播的复杂性,评估了孟加拉国应对疫情的准备情况,分析了与登革热相关的风险因素,并提出了预防措施,以减轻该疾病在全球范围内可能产生的后果。