Dengue seroprevalence and its socioeconomic determinants in Faisalabad, Pakistan: a cross-sectional study
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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51(4): 503-507, July-Aug. 2018. tab, graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Socioeconomic disparities in the community make some groups more vulnerable to dengue infection.METHODS:
Fourteen dengue cases (IgM positive) served as index cases for the positive geographic cluster investigations.RESULTS:
Of 292 individuals, the overall dengue seroprevalence was 22.9% (IgM positive 4.8%; IgG positive 18.1%). The highest (45%) seroprevalence was reported in the most socioeconomically vulnerable lower class, followed by the middle class (39%). Orthogonal comparisons showed that socioeconomic factors play a significant role in the prevalence of dengue.CONCLUSIONS:
An integrated approach is required to control the menace through vector control strategies and improvement of socioeconomic conditions.
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Dengue
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Dengue Virus
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Antibodies, Viral
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Pakistan
Institution/Affiliation country:
Allied Hospital/PK
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Fatima Jinnah Medical University/PK
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University of the Punjab/PK
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