A spatial-temporal study for the spread of dengue depending on climate factors in Pakistan (2006-2017).

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Pakistan, dengue fever has become a major concerning factor, given that it is a relatively new disease compared to malaria. The number of people affected by dengue fever has increased at least 10-fold in the last 15 years in specific areas of Pakistan. Therefore, it is necessary to analyse this disease to reduce or prevent the effects of dengue fever in the region.

Methods

Geographical information system (GIS) maps are used to identify the intensity of the spread according to the count of affected people in our study area. Generalised linear modelling (GLM) is used to study the significance of factors associated with dengue fever.

Results

The dengue virus is present throughout the year in specific areas of Pakistan. Karachi and Lahore are most significan

SUBMITTER: Shabbir W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7318413 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature