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Area of Science:

  • * Virology and Arbovirology
  • * Medical Entomology
  • * Phytochemistry and Natural Products

Background:

  • * Dengue virus (DENV) causes significant global arboviral infections, ranging from mild fever to severe shock syndrome.
  • * Current therapeutic options for dengue are limited, necessitating the exploration of alternative treatments.
  • * Mosquito vectors transmit DENV, making vector control crucial for disease prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To review current strategies for dengue fever treatment and prevention.
  • * To highlight natural products and plant-derived compounds with potential anti-dengue activity.
  • * To explore approaches targeting viral replication and mosquito developmental stages.

Main Methods:

  • * Comprehensive literature review of scientific databases.
  • * Analysis of studies on plant species with reported anti-dengue properties.
  • * Evaluation of research on antiviral, larvicidal, mosquitocidal, and repellent activities of natural compounds.

Main Results:

  • * Numerous plant species exhibit promising anti-dengue potential.
  • * Natural compounds show efficacy as antiviral agents against DENV.
  • * Herbal remedies demonstrate larvicidal, mosquitocidal, and repellent effects against dengue vectors.

Conclusions:

  • * Natural products offer a viable avenue for developing novel dengue treatments and control strategies.
  • * Targeting viral proteins and mosquito developmental stages with natural compounds is a promising approach.
  • * Further research into phytochemistry and pharmacology can lead to effective dengue management solutions.