Dengue and Recent Mosquito-borne Viral Fever Outbreak in Bangladesh: Concern, Causes and Control

doi:10.34104/ajpab.019.01944048

Abstract

Bangladesh is struggling with dreadful outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases for the past few years. Disease Control Division of Directorate General (DG) of Health Service considered the capital of Bangladesh as the breeding ground for mosquitos. Recent incidence of Dengue and Chikungunya outbreaks have surpassed all past records of outbreak. Thus, the country is witnessing an elevated rate of viral fever incidence alarmingly. Though symptoms of mosquito-borne viral infection are very typical, the recent incidence of fatalities is growing great public health concern. World Health Organization (WHO) recommends practical control measures to minimize the breeding within the community of Bangladesh. The actions of Kolkata City Corporation to control Dengue are also suggestive for Bangladesh. There is no medication to treat Dengue, and Chikungunya infection, but initial recognition and apposite medical care can reduce the death threat.

Highlights

A fever which is occurred as a result of viral infection in a human body known as viral fever
To control dengue fever and Chikungunya fever, the first obligatory step is to control the breeding of Aedes mosquitos
Dengue infection can be deadly if it creates hemorrhagic fever and Chikungunya fever often may be severe to adult and newborn

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Introduction

A fever which is occurred as a result of viral infection in a human body known as viral fever. Incidence of mosquito-borne viral fever is very common prevalence in South Asia. In recent years Bangladesh is witnessing several viral fever outbreaks, among which mosquito-borne viral fever has become a great public health concern. The alarming number of Dengue and Chikungunya cases has been recorded in the capital, Dhaka as well as nationwide for past few years. The massive outbreak of Chikungunya virus happened for the first time in Bangladesh in 2017.

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