Current challenges and implications for dengue, chikungunya and Zika seroprevalence studies worldwide: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Arboviral infections are a public health concern and an escalating problem worldwide. Estimating the burden of these diseases represents a major challenge that is complicated by the large number of unapparent infections, especially those of dengue fever. Serological surveys are thus required to identify the distribution of these diseases and measure their impact. Therefore, we undertook a scoping review of the literature to describe and summarize epidemiological practices, findings and insights related to seroprevalence studies of dengue, chikungunya and Zika virus, which have rapidly expanded across the globe in recent years.

Methodology/principal findings

Relevant studies were retrieved through a literature search of MEDLINE, WHOLIS, Lilacs, SciELO and Scopus (2

SUBMITTER: Fritzell C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6062120 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature