Molecular evolutionary insights into the repeated introductions and cryptic transmission of dengue virus in Saudi Arabia
Our findings highlight Saudi Arabia's evolving role as a regional hub for DENV transmission, driven by mass gatherings and labor migration. Strengthening genomic surveillance, enhancing vector control, and fostering regional data sharing are critical to improving outbreak response and preparedness.
Authors
- Khalid J. Shrwani
- Abdullah Algaissi
- Muhammad Bashir Bello (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8986-8188)
- Safia Aljedani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9078-0391)
- Zainab Ali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7792-7985)
- Mohammad Bosaeed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2971-5141)
- Rfeef Alyami (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0475-5692)
- Sharif Hala (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1195-014X)
- Nídia S. Trovão (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2106-1166)
- Samer Zakari
Institutions
- National Institutes of Health (US)
- King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (SA)
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (SA)
- National Guard Health Affairs (SA)
- Fogarty International Center (US)
- Jazan University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Infection
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinf.2025.106608
- Primary Topic
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center
- National Institutes of Health
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention