AZUREBET：Historical background of the dengue fever epidemic in Bangladesh

　　Historical background of the dengue fever epidemic in Bangladesh

　　Bangladesh is located in South Asia, with abundant natural resources and a long history. However, the country’s geographical environment and climate conditions provide a breeding ground for the spread of various infectious diseases, with the dengue fever epidemic being particularly severe. Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne disease caused by the dengue virus, primarily transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito and the Aedes albopictus mosquitoAZUREBET. This disease is widespread globally, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. Due to its humid climate, particularly during the rainy season, Bangladesh is prone to creating environments suitable for mosquito breeding, making it a ‘high-risk area’ for dengue fever. Historically, the dengue fever epidemic in Bangladesh has not been an unexpected event. As early as the 1960s, there were sporadic cases of dengue fever in the country. However, it was not until 1999 that the public’s attention was drawn to a large-scale dengue fever epidemic, with approximately 10,000 people infected. This event marked the beginning of widespread recognition of the severity of the dengue fever epidemic in Bangladesh. After entering the 21st century, the dengue fever epidemic in Bangladesh has continued to worsen. Especially in the early 2000s and the mid-2010s, the incidence of dengue fever showed an upward trend. In 2018 and 2019, the dengue fever epidemic in Bangladesh was particularly severe, with hundreds of thousands of people infected and hundreds of deaths. Many cities are facing challenges such as insufficient sanitation infrastructure and weak public health awareness, making the prevention and control work more difficult. Measures have been taken to deal with the dengue fever epidemic, including strengthening public health propaganda, carrying out mosquito control work, and improving urban drainage systems. In addition, international organizations and non-governmental organizations have actively participated, providing technical support and financial assistance to help Bangladesh establish a more effective public health system. However, despite the measures taken, Bangladesh still faces the risk of recurrent outbreaks of dengue fever. This is closely related to various factors such as climate change, the acceleration of urbanization, and the lagging social and economic development. Therefore, Bangladesh needs to continuously pay attention to and study the epidemiological trends of dengue fever, strengthen monitoring and early warning systems, improve prevention and treatment capabilities, and thus more effectively respond to future possible epidemics. In summary, the dengue fever epidemic in Bangladesh has a deep historical background and complex causesmetawin. Only through comprehensive governance, international cooperation, and public participation can we steadily reduce the impact of this disease, which threatens the health of the population.