A short communication of 2022 dengue outbreak in Bangladesh: a continuous public health threat

Dengue virus infection, a highly prominent health concern, has caused many health complications, positive cases, and deaths in Bangladesh in previous years. However, the prevalence of this infection and fatality rates in 2022 has shattered all prior records. The dengue virus vector, mosquitoes, found a high prevalence of infection due to the weather's favorable conditions for breeding in the months of June and July. While there is presently no particular vaccination for dengue infection, awareness of its epidemiology, pathogenesis, signs, and symptoms may aid in the development of improved diagnostic and treatment strategies. The government should also improve the infrastructure of cities to make prevent mosquito breeding and the spread of dengue infection.

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Dengue virus infection has become a major health concern in Bangladesh, with a record high prevalence and fatality rates in 2022. Mosquitoes, the vectors for dengue virus, have found favorable breeding conditions in June and July, leading to a high infection rate. While there is no specific vaccine available currently, awareness of the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and symptoms may help in developing better diagnostic and treatment strategies. The government should also improve urban infrastructure to prevent mosquito breeding and the spread of dengue infection.