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. 2024 Apr 11;24(1):393.
doi: 10.1186/s12879-024-09276-2.

Epidemiological investigation of dengue fever outbreak and its socioeconomic determinants in Banadir region, Somalia

Mohamed Abdelrahman Mohamed  1   2 , Nuralein Yusuf Hassan  3 , Marian Muse Osman  4 , Saido Gedi  4 , Bisma Abdullahi Ali Maalin  4 , Kasim Mahdi Sultan  4   5 , Bashiru Garba  6   7 , Ali Abdirahman Osman  3 , Abdinasir Yusuf Osman  3 , Abdifatah Diriye Ahmed  4
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Epidemiological investigation of dengue fever outbreak and its socioeconomic determinants in Banadir region, Somalia

Mohamed Abdelrahman Mohamed et al. BMC Infect Dis. .

Abstract

Background: Dengue has become an alarming global problem and is endemic in many countries, particularly in tropical and subtropical countries. The aim of this study was to investigate dengue fever outbreak in Banadir Region, Somalia, to understand the risk factors (time, place, personal characteristics).

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was undertaken to determine the levels of circulating anti-dengue virus antibodies and DENV NS1 antigen among Banadir Region residents, while a questionnaire survey was conducted to understand the clinical and demographic characteristics of the patients.

Results: A total of 735 febrile patients were studied, with 55.6% men and 44.3% women. The majority of the participants were children aged 14 years and younger. Among them, 10.8% tested positive for IgM antibodies against dengue virus (DENV), while the prevalence of DENV NS1 antigen was 11.8%. Fever and myalgia were the most common symptoms observed in the DENV-positive patients.

Conclusions: A dengue fever outbreak has been confirmed in Banadir region, Somalia. This study provides information on the most affected districts and identifies risk factors contributing to DF outbreaks. The study recommends improving outbreak readiness and response, particularly in surveillance and laboratory diagnostics, by fostering intersectoral collaboration and establishing regulatory frameworks for financial and operational participation.

Keywords: Banadir region; Dengue fever; Outbreak; Risk factors; Somalia.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no competing interests.

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Graphical representation of the study location and map of the various districts within the Banadir region, Somalia
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Epicurve of confirmed Dengue fever case by date of onset
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