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The Double Burden of COVID-19 and Dengue in Nepal: The challenges ahead

K Pandey1, S P Dumre2, M Dhimal3

  • 1Central Department of Zoology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Nepal.

Kathmandu University Medical Journal (KUMJ)
|November 23, 2021
PubMed

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Nepal faces a dual health threat from COVID-19 and dengue fever. This co-circulation risks severe illness and misdiagnosis, straining healthcare resources during peak dengue season.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted global healthcare systems.
  • Vector-borne diseases, such as dengue, have been affected in diagnosis and treatment.
  • Nepal is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases, diverting resources from other health priorities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the concurrent burden of COVID-19 and dengue in Nepal.
  • To highlight the co-circulation and potential coinfections of these two viral diseases.
  • To assess the implications for disease severity, case management, and resource allocation.

Main Methods:

  • This paper presents a descriptive analysis of the epidemiological situation.
  • It reviews the impact of COVID-19 on dengue surveillance and control programs in Nepal.
  • The study discusses the challenges posed by co-circulation and coinfection.

Main Results:

  • Dengue is a significant vector-borne disease in Nepal, potentially overlooked due to COVID-19.
  • Co-circulation of COVID-19 and dengue increases the risk of severe disease and mortality.
  • Misdiagnosis can lead to delayed treatment and inefficient resource allocation.

Conclusions:

  • Nepal faces a "double burden" of COVID-19 and dengue, posing a substantial public health challenge.
  • The co-circulation necessitates integrated surveillance and management strategies.
  • Urgent attention is required to prevent increased morbidity and mortality from both diseases.

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