Innovative methodological approach to assess dengue transmission: findings from the SERODEN study in Africa
IC95%:0.07-0.59) of the sera.Of the subjects who tested positive, only one reported having traveled in the past week.None recalled being bitten by mosquitoes or habitually using mosquito repellents.Discussion: Mosquito-borne diseases are an emerging threat in Europe.In recent years, global climate change has been identified as a significant driver of the increased spread of the virus.In particular, increased temperatures and precipitation have played a crucial role in WNV spreading in horses and humans.The average temperature in the Apulia region in 2023 was higher than in previous years.The neuroinvasive form of WNV infection occurs in less than 1% of cases.Based on the prevalence data in blood donors (0.32%) and the Apulian population (about 4milion), it could be estimated that more than 12 thousand infections have occurred. Conclusion:Our study confirmed the wide circulation of WNV in Apulia and the potential human health concern of this emergent virus.Strengthening the integrated surveillance system is crucial to address a potential massive spread of WNV in Southern Italy.
Authors
- Christian Obirikorang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6128-1358)
- Isabela Ribeiro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7402-4628)
- Ilaria Dorigatti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9959-0706)
- Nicole S. Struck (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4753-5841)
- Oumar Faye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3478-1322)
- Aboubacry Gaye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8550-7737)
- John Amuasi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8640-2662)
- Cheikh Talla (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0678-1226)
- Clare McCormack (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1371-8401)
- Shubham Shrivastava (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5980-8536)
- Moussa Dia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9911-0176)
- Antoine Nkuba-Ndaye
- Anthony Afum-Adjei Awuah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8912-9673)
- Cheikh Loucoubar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9582-4197)
- Steve Ahuka‐Mundeke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5210-864X)
- Paul Tshiminyi-Munkamba
- Belén Pedrique
- Oumar Ndiaye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0436-6240)
- Christl A. Donnelly
- Martine Guillerm
- Miss Anna Vicco
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-02-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2024.107423
- Primary Topic
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00