Seroprevalence and Serotypes of Dengue Virus Infection in Ghana: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dengue virus (DENV) infection poses a serious and growing public health threat in many tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, including Ghana. Despite the heightened risks due to suitable climatic conditions and the presence of competent vectors, the epidemiology of DENV in Ghana remains poorly understood, underscoring the critical need for a comprehensive assessment of the burden and circulation of the virus in the country.

Methods

The review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. A literature search was conducted using the PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases from inception to 24 September 2024. Studies presenting primary DENV seroprevalence data among Ghanaian populations were included. Quality was assessed using JBI tools. Meta-an

SUBMITTER: Boamah I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12025918 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature