ISSN 2375-1266
African Journal of Environmental and Waste Management ISSN: 2375-1266 Vol. 2 (4), pp. 141-146, April, 2014. © International Scholars Journals
Review
An evaluation of Dengue epidemic as a major international public health concern in Bangladesh
*1Muhammed Atar Khan, Fazlur Rahman1 and Abdur N. Hamid2
1Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
2Department of Environmental Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
*Corresponding Author E-mail: [email protected]
Accepted 17 March 2014
Abstract
Dengue epidemic in developing countries is due to many reasons. This review paper highlights some events within the country. The prevention of dengue fever is largely based upon the identification of risk factors and awareness. Bibliometric analysis, literature and archival document reviewed and key informant interviews. Factors responsible are overpopulation, uncontrolled urbanization, and inadequate waste management. The general management of these patients needs teamwork and separate wards. The ward should have mosquito net to prevent nosocomial Dengue transmission. The patient needs special laboratory investigation when they are high-risk subjects. The participation and cooperation of general people with government agencies is essential for Aedes control programs.
Keywords: Epidermic, risk factor, overpopulation, urbanization, waste management.