Dengue Dilemma, Understanding and Confronting Dengue in Pakistan

Authors

  • Aleena Haqqi School of Medical Laboratory Technology https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7500-926X
  • Aqsa Shafique School of Medical Laboratory Technology
  • Abdur Rehman School of Medical Laboratory Technology
  • Hira Muzammal School of Medical Laboratory Technology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69547/tsfjb.v1i1.16

Keywords:

Dengue, Dengue Fever, Flavivirus

Abstract

Dengue Virus, a mosquito-borne illness has emerged as a public health threat. In the post post-monsoon season from mid-September to the start of December, the atmospheric conditions are ideal for the dengue virus spread, leading to an upsurge in dengue infections. According to an estimate, roughly 5469 cases in Punjab alone have been reported and a total of 5088 cases from all above Pakistan to date have been reported. The dengue virus epidemic in Pakistan has been a constant healthcare concern for the past years. So, there is a need to effectively manage the spread of dengue virus. 

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Published

2023-06-19

How to Cite

Haqqi, A., Shafique, A., Rehman, A., & Muzammal, H. (2023). Dengue Dilemma, Understanding and Confronting Dengue in Pakistan. TSF Journal of Biology, 1(1), 1–04. https://doi.org/10.69547/tsfjb.v1i1.16

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023): Inaugural Edition: Unveiling the Biological Odyssey

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Letter to Editor

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