Epidemiological investigation of dengue fever outbreak and its socioeconomic determinants in Banadir region, Somalia

Dengue has become an alarming global problem and is endemic in many countries, particularly in tropical and subtropical countries. The aim of this study was to investigate dengue fever outbreak in Banadir Region, Somalia, to understand the risk factors (time, place, personal characteristics). A desc...

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Published in:BMC infectious diseases 2024-04, Vol.24 (1), p.393-393, Article 393
Main Authors: Mohamed, Mohamed Abdelrahman, Hassan, Nuralein Yusuf, Osman, Marian Muse, Gedi, Saido, Maalin, Bisma Abdullahi Ali, Sultan, Kasim Mahdi, Garba, Bashiru, Osman, Ali Abdirahman, Osman, Abdinasir Yusuf, Ahmed, Abdifatah Diriye
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Antibodies
Antigens
Banadir region
Demographic aspects
Dengue
Dengue fever
Economic aspects
Emergency medical care
Epidemics
Epidemiology
Health care disparities
Human diseases
Immunoglobulin M
Infections
Infectious diseases
Laboratories
Leukopenia
Mosquitoes
Myalgia
Outbreak
Outbreaks
Prevention
Public health
Questionnaires
Risk factors
Social aspects
Somalia
Testing
Tropical diseases
Vector-borne diseases
Viral diseases
Viruses
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Summary:Dengue has become an alarming global problem and is endemic in many countries, particularly in tropical and subtropical countries. The aim of this study was to investigate dengue fever outbreak in Banadir Region, Somalia, to understand the risk factors (time, place, personal characteristics). A descriptive cross-sectional study was undertaken to determine the levels of circulating anti-dengue virus antibodies and DENV NS1 antigen among Banadir Region residents, while a questionnaire survey was conducted to understand the clinical and demographic characteristics of the patients. A total of 735 febrile patients were studied, with 55.6% men and 44.3% women. The majority of the participants were children aged 14 years and younger. Among them, 10.8% tested positive for IgM antibodies against dengue virus (DENV), while the prevalence of DENV NS1 antigen was 11.8%. Fever and myalgia were the most common symptoms observed in the DENV-positive patients. A dengue fever outbreak has been confirmed in Banadir region, Somalia. This study provides information on the most affected districts and identifies risk factors contributing to DF outbreaks. The study recommends improving outbreak readiness and response, particularly in surveillance and laboratory diagnostics, by fostering intersectoral collaboration and establishing regulatory frameworks for financial and operational participation.
ISSN:1471-2334
1471-2334
DOI:10.1186/s12879-024-09276-2