Epidemiological burden of dengue in Sri Lanka: A systematic review of literature from 2000-2020.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The objective of this systematic literature review (SLR) was to analyze changes in theepidemiological pattern of dengue in Sri Lanka from 2000 to 2020.

Methods

The review adhered to Cochrane Handbook and PRISMA guidelines, with data sourced from PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, and DARE. The search focused on English-language publications from 2000 to 2020, using keywords such as dengue epidemiology, incidence, serotype prevalence, and case fatality rates in Sri Lanka.

Results

A total of 149 publications (68 peer-reviewed and 81 grey literature sources) were included. Findings confirmed that dengue is endemic in Sri Lanka, with a marked increase in cases during major epidemics. The highest incidences were recorded in 2017 (186,101 cases) and 2019 (105,049 cases).

SUBMITTER: Fernando L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11462220 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature