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Brazilian Journal of Clinical Medicine and Review

Health Review

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): January/December - 2025

Dengue: An emerging public health issue in Brazil

DOI
https://doi.org/10.52600/2965-0968.bjcmr.2025.3.1.bjcmr20
Submitted
September 19, 2024
Published
2024-11-01

Abstract

Dengue is a viral disease transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito and represents a major public health challenge in Brazil, where deficiencies in vector control favor its spread. The objective of this study is to analyze dengue fever as an emerging public health problem in Brazil. The study is an integrative review conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The PubMed, SciELO and VHL databases were used. The inclusion criteria were studies published between 2021 and 2024, written in English or Portuguese and that addressed the topic in question. The exclusion criteria were articles that were disconnected from the inclusion criteria. The vulnerability of urban areas, the vector's resistance to insecticides and the need for integrated control strategies contribute to the emergence of dengue in Brazil. Epidemiological surveillance, awareness campaigns, improvements in basic sanitation are essential measures for the effective fight against dengue. Therefore, a continuous and collaborative effort between the government, health professionals and the population are necessary, with an emphasis on prevention, education and innovation in the fight against Aedes aegypti.

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