Dengue outbreak 2023 in Bangladesh: From a local concern to a global public health issue

• Published in: Science progress (1916) 2024-10, Vol.107 (4), p.368504241289462
• Main Authors: Reza, Sumaiya Binte, Shoukhin, Md. Masuk-Ur-Rahman, Khan, Sakif Ahamed, Rahman Dewan, Syed Masudur
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Animals; Aquatic insects; Bangladesh - epidemiology; Climate Change; Dengue - epidemiology; Dengue - transmission; Dengue fever; Dengue hemorrhagic fever; Dengue Virus - pathogenicity; Disease control; Disease Outbreaks; Disease transmission; Epidemics; Humans; Manual workers; Medicine & Health Sciences; Mosquitoes; Outbreaks; Population density; Public Health; Risk factors; Vector-borne diseases; Viruses
• ISSN: 0036-8504; 2047-7163; 2047-7163
• 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.