Abstract
ObjectiveTo investigate the epidemiological status of dengue viral infection and associated risk factors in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. MethodsA total of 302 clinically suspected cases of dengue were enrolled in this study. All the serum samples were subjected to ELISA for the detection of anti-dengue immunoglobulin G antibody. ResultsDengue prevalence was significantly detected in male patients (n = 149, 87.13%) as compared to female patients (n = 22, 12.87%) (P = 0.000 4). Patients in the age group of 20–39 years (n = 114, 66.67%) were more prone to dengue, but less prevalent in the age group more than 60 years. Gender, age category and area were significant factors in the dengue prevalence (P = 0.034 8). ConclusionsThe overall prevalence of anti-dengue immunoglobulin G was 56.60% (n = 171) in referred dengue-suspected patients. Stagnant water reservoirs were found responsible for the spread of the disease favoring mosquito breeding sites.
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