Dengue virus and SARS-CoV-2 Co-infection dynamics: An emerging threat among African countries.

ABSTRACT: The rising circulation of the vector borne disease such as dengue fever amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in African countries is on the rise, which pose a significant public health threat. In this article, we discussed the co-infection of dengue virus (DENV) (the causative agent of dengue fever) and SARS-CoV-2 (the causative agents of COVID-19) as well as the associated risk factors involved. Our review highlights that the continuous increase in the incidence and disease mortality from the co-infection of dengue Virus and SARS-CoV-2 is as result of inadequate surveillance and limited testing centers. Second, the overlapping clinical features and indistinguishable symptoms from both infections is a major challenge. Third, lack of scientific prudence among stakeholders has played a significant i

SUBMITTER: Oladipo HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9394095 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature