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Research Paper | Virology Science | India | Volume 12 Issue 12, December 2023 | Rating: 5.2 / 10
Evolution and Dynamics of Dengue Cases in India 2017-2022: A Retrospective Study of Trends, Seasonality, and the Impact of COVID-19: A Record- Based Study
Dr. Tejal Jagtap | Dr. Neeta Jangle | Dr. Vijay Kulkarni | Dr. Hemangi Walke
Abstract: This article presents a comprehensive retrospective observational study focusing on the trends and seasonality of dengue fever in India from 2017 to 2022. The study, conducted in a tertiary care hospital in Kolhapur, analyzed 17,672 Dengue IgM Antibody tests. The findings reveal a significant fluctuation in dengue cases, with a notable increase in seropositivity in 2018 and 2019, followed by a decline during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021. The study highlights the impact of the pandemic on dengue testing and reporting, with a resurgence of cases in 2022 post-COVID-19. It underscores the complexity of diagnosing dengue amidst similar COVID-19 symptoms and the necessity for sustained public health measures and vigilant monitoring of dengue trends. The study contributes valuable insights into the epidemiological shifts in dengue virus prevalence and the influence of climatic factors and public health policies in India.
Keywords: Dengue Fever, Epidemiological Trends, India, COVID-19 Impact
Edition: Volume 12 Issue 12, December 2023,
Pages: 1904 - 1906