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The COVID-19 pandemic should not jeopardize dengue control
Marie-Marie Olive1, Thierry Baldet2, James Devillers3
1MIVEGEC, Univ. Montpellier, IRD, CNRS, Montpellier, France.
Plos Neglected Tropical Diseases
|September 23, 2020
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic and dengue co-circulation pose significant public health risks, including healthcare system strain and reduced vector control effectiveness. Proactive policies and resources are crucial to manage dengue resurgence alongside COVID-19.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Concurrent circulation of dengue and COVID-19 presents multifaceted challenges.
- Pandemic-related lockdowns disrupt essential vector control measures, increasing disease transmission risk.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the adverse outcomes of co-circulating dengue and COVID-19.
- To emphasize the impact of pandemic measures on vector-borne disease control.
Main Methods:
- This study is a review and analysis of the potential impacts of concurrent disease outbreaks.
- It synthesizes existing knowledge on public health challenges during pandemics.
Main Results:
- Co-circulation leads to co-infections, diagnostic delays, healthcare system overload, and underreporting.
- Disruptions in vector control activities, such as insecticide spraying and social mobilization, are significant.
- Reduced intervention effectiveness heightens the risk of vector-borne disease resurgence.
Conclusions:
- Urgent development of proactive policies and resource allocation is necessary.
- Integrated strategies are required to manage dengue and other vector-borne diseases in the COVID-19 era.
- Strengthening public health infrastructure is vital for future pandemic preparedness.
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