The Epidemiology of Dengue Fever with Special Reference to Malaysia- Emphasizing Prevention and Control
International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · pp. 1–15 · Published 20 Feb 2019
10.9734/ijtdh/2018/v34i330098Abstract
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.
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