Interior JS, Bigay KJJ, Iringan RAA, Tanco MBF. Resurgence of dengue in the Philippines. World J Virol 2024; 13(3): 99179 [PMID: 39323446 DOI: 10.5501/wjv.v13.i3.99179]
Corresponding Author of This Article
Jasmine S Interior, MD, Doctor, St. Luke's Medical Center College of Medicine-William H. Quasha Memorial, 279 E Rodriguez Sr. Ave, Quezon 1112, Philippines. interior.js.s@slmc-cm.edu.ph
Research Domain of This Article
Pediatrics
Article-Type of This Article
Opinion Review
Open-Access Policy of This Article
This article is an open-access article which was selected by an in-house editor and fully peer-reviewed by external reviewers. It is distributed in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which permits others to distribute, remix, adapt, build upon this work non-commercially, and license their derivative works on different terms, provided the original work is properly cited and the use is non-commercial. See: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
World J Virol. Sep 25, 2024; 13(3): 99179 Published online Sep 25, 2024. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v13.i3.99179
Resurgence of dengue in the Philippines
Jasmine S Interior, Kyrsten Jannae J Bigay, Remigo Angelo A Iringan, Mary Beth F Tanco
Jasmine S Interior, Kyrsten Jannae J Bigay, Remigo Angelo A Iringan, Mary Beth F Tanco, St. Luke's Medical Center College of Medicine-William H. Quasha Memorial, Quezon 1112, Philippines
Co-first authors: Jasmine S Interior and Kyrsten Jannae J Bigay.
Author contributions: Interior JS conceptualized the study topic, formulated the questions to be answered by the study, did a comprehensive literature search, synthesized the data extracted, drafted the manuscript, critically reviewed the manuscript, and provided professional recommendations; Bigay KJJ conducted a comprehensive literature search, synthesized the data extracted, drafted the manuscript, ensured the accuracy and completeness of the review, and provided professional recommendations; Iringan RAA conducted a comprehensive literature search and helped draft the manuscript; Tanco MBF provided overall supervision and professional insights; All authors contributed to the final revision and approved the manuscript for publication.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
Open-Access: This article is an open-access article that was selected by an in-house editor and fully peer-reviewed by external reviewers. It is distributed in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which permits others to distribute, remix, adapt, build upon this work non-commercially, and license their derivative works on different terms, provided the original work is properly cited and the use is non-commercial. See: https://creativecommons.org/Licenses/by-nc/4.0/
Corresponding author: Jasmine S Interior, MD, Doctor, St. Luke's Medical Center College of Medicine-William H. Quasha Memorial, 279 E Rodriguez Sr. Ave, Quezon 1112, Philippines. interior.js.s@slmc-cm.edu.ph
Received: July 15, 2024 Revised: August 2, 2024 Accepted: August 12, 2024 Published online: September 25, 2024 Processing time: 44 Days and 13.3 Hours
Abstract
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly influenced the epidemiological landscape of various infectious diseases such as dengue. Dengue is an endemic disease in the Philippines, which showed a significant decline in the number of cases beginning in March 2020 due to the stringent public health measures implemented to curb COVID-19 cases. However, the easing of these restrictions subsequently led to a resurgence in dengue cases, as reported by the World Health Organization, with a notable increase compared to previous years. As the country navigates towards a post-pandemic phase, addressing the resurgence of dengue requires sustained efforts in vector control, surveillance, and healthcare preparedness. This article underscores the critical need for collaborative efforts among stakeholders to mitigate the resurgence of dengue while managing the ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Core Tip: Maintaining robust public health measures implemented during the coronavirus disease pandemic and developing long-term strategies are crucial to mitigating the impact of dengue in the face of changing environmental and social dynamics. These measures not only address immediate outbreaks but also fortify the country's defenses against future infectious disease challenges as societal activities resume.
