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Dengue serotypes and epidemic dynamics in Brazil: a spatiotemporal perspective
Camila Lorenz1, Philippe Lemey2, Simon Dellicour3
1Department of Parasitology, Instituto Butantan, São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil; Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health of University of Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease
|December 19, 2025
Summary
Dengue cases are rising in Brazil due to the spread of the Aedes aegypti mosquito and multiple dengue virus (DENV) serotypes. This study analyzes DENV serotype distribution and discusses mitigation strategies.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Medical Entomology
- Virology
Background:
- Geographic expansion of Aedes aegypti, the primary dengue vector, is increasing disease transmission in Brazil.
- Concurrent circulation of multiple dengue virus (DENV) serotypes complicates disease control efforts.
- Brazil has experienced a significant rise in dengue incidence over the past decade.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the spatiotemporal distribution of DENV serotypes across Brazil from 2014 to 2025.
- To analyze the temporal dynamics of DENV serotype circulation.
- To discuss public health strategies for mitigating the impact of co-circulating DENV serotypes.
Main Methods:
- Spatiotemporal analysis of DENV serotype data.
- Epidemiological trend analysis over a defined period.
- Review of public health intervention strategies.
Main Results:
- Detailed mapping of DENV serotype distribution and shifts over time.
- Identification of patterns in the co-circulation of different DENV serotypes.
- Assessment of the epidemiological impact of vector expansion and serotype diversity.
Conclusions:
- Understanding DENV serotype dynamics is crucial for effective dengue prevention in Brazil.
- Integrated strategies are needed to address vector control and serotype replacement.
- Public health preparedness must adapt to the evolving dengue epidemiology in Brazil.
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